The Binhu district of Wuxi, Jiangsu province, is holding a Tibetan Tangka Exhibition at its Wuxi Ancient City Ruins Museum, from Jan. 17 to Apr. 30, putting on displays of 35 pieces of Tangka works.

The exhibition is aimed at making people get to know Tibetan culture through Tangka, and voice its wish that Tangka should be well preserved and inherited by modern youth. It highlights Duo-School Tangka that is formed by combining traditional-School Tangka with innovation.

Tangka is a kind of scroll painting mounted on embroidery, cultural relics, and handcrafts by Tibetan artists. Depicting the history, customs and legendary figures of Tibet, it makes a list of national-level intangible cultural heritage.

When taking a closer look at how the exquisite art of Tangka is made, you will be surprised to find that it features strict composition and elaborate depictions. Paints used dazzle the viewers with their bright colors and exquisite delineation, including gems such as gold, silver, and pearl, and plants such as crocuses and Rheum officinale.

Wuxi Ancient City Ruins Museum, located in Taihu National Tourism Vacation Zone, covering an area of 20,000 square meters, has a total investment of 200 million yuan ($32.18 million). It serves as a platform for protection and display of cultural relics, ruins research, and academic exchanges.