Heritage lives through the brush: Regong Thangka art

Updated: Dec 22, 2025 www.chinaservicesinfo.com Print

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Thangka painter Xiawu Jiancuo based in Tongren, Qinghai province, carefully outlines the intricate details of a thangka work. [Photo/IC]

In Tongren, Qinghai province, Regong Thangka artists preserve centuries-old traditions with each delicate line. By mentoring apprentices and running training workshops, masters pass their skills to the younger generation, keeping the spirit of China’s thangka art alive.

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