DCAM Public Education｜Dunhuang Feitian × Modern Aerospace: A Parent-Child Journey Across Time and Space!

Feitian, the ethereal and timeless symbol in the murals of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, has traversed millennia through over 4,500 diverse and graceful figures, narrating ancient aspirations for free flight and weaving a magnificent epic of traditional art.

As we gaze at the stars in this new era, the flame of ancient dreams to "fly to the heavens" is reignited. At 17:17 Beijing Time on April 24, the Shenzhou-20 manned spacecraft will embark on its journey to space. This marks another steadfast step in China’s aerospace endeavors, propelling the millennium-old dream of flight into a new chapter across the cosmos.

On Saturday, April 26, the Dunhuang Contemporary Art Museum (DCAM) will host the “Let’s Fly to the Skies Together!” parent-child public education event, inviting families to embark on a wondrous journey bridging ancient and modern dreams of flight!

During this event, children can:

  • Immerse themselves in the “Feitian Puzzle Challenge”, learning about Feitian imagery through interactive puzzles;

  • Participate in the “Feitian Pose Show”, mimicking Feitian postures to experience their dynamic beauty;

  • Join the “Ancient & Modern Feitian Sharing Session”, exploring the evolution of Feitian and its connection to aerospace;

  • Engage in “3D Dunhuang Feitian Art Creation”, bringing their creativity to life through hands-on artwork.

Workshop Registration

  • Individuals: Scan the QR code on the poster above to register.

  • Groups: Contact us via the official WeChat account or phone to customize group activities.

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 14:00–15:30

  • Location: Salon Area, Dunhuang Contemporary Art Museum

  • Participants: Parent-child families (recommended for children aged 6+)

DCAM Public Education Center

The DCAM Public Education Center, guided by its core mission of “preserving Dunhuang culture, bridging contemporary art, and advancing social aesthetic education”, is dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive platform for learning through diverse educational programs and innovative practices that merge Dunhuang art with modern expression.

Catering to audiences of all ages, the center offers academic lectures, art workshops, thematic research camps, and more. Equipped with educational spaces, a Dunhuang cultural archive, and professional instructors, it delivers rich, in-depth, and multifaceted experiences of Dunhuang’s cultural and artistic heritage.