Dunhuang Academy China launched a fund-raising campaign for the protection of Dunhuang Grottoes in Yanhuang Art Museum recently, which will last until Nov 30.
People can donate via online banks or post offices.
Every year it requires about 100 million yuan to preserve the Dunhuang Grottoes.
Situated in west Gansu Corridor end, Dunhuang Grotto is world famous by the fine mural and the cast. There are numerous valuable cultural relic based on history accumulations. In 1961, Mogao Caves are announced by the People's Republic of China State Council one of for first batch of national key cultural relic preservation organs. In 1987, Mogao Caves are listed as the world culture inheritance But it is damaged by many people in the modern times, which caused the cultural relic massively drained and also its integrity seriously destroyed.
Editor: Susan
Date: 16/09/2010