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(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhongfu keeps records after patrolling the Wofo Yard in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 3, 2023. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasures as long

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhongfu patrols the Wofo Yard in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 3, 2023. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasures as long as he could. Anyue

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 3, 2023 shows Wu Zhongfu cleaning the Wofo Yard in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasure

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhongfu patrols in a grotto in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 3, 2023. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasures as long as he could. Anyue Co

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhongfu cleans the Wofo Yard in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 3, 2023. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasures as long as he could. Anyue C

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhongfu (1st, L) introduces a statue to tourists in the Wofo Yard in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 3, 2023. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treas

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhongfu leaves the Wofo Yard after work in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 3, 2023. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasures as long as he could.

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhongfu patrols the Wofo Yard in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 3, 2023. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasures as long as he could. Anyue

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhongfu patrols the Wofo Yard in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 3, 2023. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasures as long as he could. Anyue

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 3, 2023 shows the Wofo Yard in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasures as long as he coul

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhongfu (1st, L) introduces a statue to tourists in the Wofo Yard in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 3, 2023. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treas

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhongfu patrols in a grotto in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 3, 2023. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasures as long as he could. Anyue Co

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhongfu cleans the Wofo Yard in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 3, 2023. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasures as long as he could. Anyue C

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhongfu patrols the Wofo Yard in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 3, 2023. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasures as long as he could. Anyue

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 3, 2023 shows Wu Zhongfu cleaning the Wofo Yard in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasure

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhongfu keeps records after patrolling the Wofo Yard in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 3, 2023. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasures as long

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 3, 2023 shows the Wofo Yard in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasures as long as he coul

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhongfu patrols the Wofo Yard in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 3, 2023. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasures as long as he could. Anyue

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhongfu patrols the Wofo Yard in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 3, 2023. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasures as long as he could. Anyue

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CULTURAL RELICS-PROTECTOR (CN)

(230430) -- CHENGDU, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhongfu leaves the Wofo Yard after work in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 3, 2023. Wu Zhongfu, 73-year-old, has been protecting and conserving the Buddhist statues and stone carvings of Buddhist scriptures from Tang Dynasty (618-907) for 41 years in the Wofo (meaning sleeping Buddha) Yard of Anyue County in Sichuan Province. After becoming a voluntary conservator for cultural relics in 1982, Wu Zhongfu's main job had been patrolled the cultural relics and kept the environment clean. In 2006, he became an official conservator. As more and more people decided to leave the county and seek job opportunities from other places, Wu Zhongfu has once wavered yet decided to stay despite the meager salary. "Standing in front of these statues, I could scarcely bear the thought of leaving them behind," he said. Now, this elderly conservator is still healthy. He said that he would always look after these national treasures as long as he could.

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Strong gales hit Anyue in Sichuan, China

STORY: Strong gales hit Anyue in Sichuan, China DATELINE: April 12, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:34 LOCATION: ANYUE, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of stong gales and heavy downpours in Anyue STORYLINE: Anyue county in Sichuan, China was battered by strong gales on Monday. The fastest wind speed reached around 40 m/s. The severe weather caused flooding and affected at least 10,000 people. Twenty people suffered minor injuries, and among them 16 have been discharged from hospital. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Anyue, China. (XHTV)

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(SichuanMosaics) CHINA-SICHUAN-ANYUE-STONE CARVING (CN)

(220113) -- ANYUE, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2021 shows the stone statue of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Anyue County in southwest China's Sichuan Province is famous for its stone carvings. Anyue stone carving dates back to as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Through the Tang (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279), Anyue carving developed to its peak with the features of abundant, exquisite and magnificent. Now there are more than 100,000 stone statues preserved at about 230 sites in Anyue. Scattering in the mountains, Anyue carving was little known to the public for a long period of time. Nowadays, with the support of policies and funds, Anyue carving is revealed to the world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(SichuanMosaics) CHINA-SICHUAN-ANYUE-STONE CARVING (CN)

(220113) -- ANYUE, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2021 shows the stone statue of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Anyue County in southwest China's Sichuan Province is famous for its stone carvings. Anyue stone carving dates back to as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Through the Tang (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279), Anyue carving developed to its peak with the features of abundant, exquisite and magnificent. Now there are more than 100,000 stone statues preserved at about 230 sites in Anyue. Scattering in the mountains, Anyue carving was little known to the public for a long period of time. Nowadays, with the support of policies and funds, Anyue carving is revealed to the world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(SichuanMosaics) CHINA-SICHUAN-ANYUE-STONE CARVING (CN)

(220113) -- ANYUE, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2021 shows the stone statue of Water-Moon Avalokitesvara (shuiyue guanyin) from the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Anyue County in southwest China's Sichuan Province is famous for its stone carvings. Anyue stone carving dates back to as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Through the Tang (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279), Anyue carving developed to its peak with the features of abundant, exquisite and magnificent. Now there are more than 100,000 stone statues preserved at about 230 sites in Anyue. Scattering in the mountains, Anyue carving was little known to the public for a long period of time. Nowadays, with the support of policies and funds, Anyue carving is revealed to the world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(SichuanMosaics) CHINA-SICHUAN-ANYUE-STONE CARVING (CN)

(220113) -- ANYUE, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2021 shows the stone statue of Water-Moon Avalokitesvara (shuiyue guanyin) from the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Anyue County in southwest China's Sichuan Province is famous for its stone carvings. Anyue stone carving dates back to as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Through the Tang (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279), Anyue carving developed to its peak with the features of abundant, exquisite and magnificent. Now there are more than 100,000 stone statues preserved at about 230 sites in Anyue. Scattering in the mountains, Anyue carving was little known to the public for a long period of time. Nowadays, with the support of policies and funds, Anyue carving is revealed to the world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(SichuanMosaics) CHINA-SICHUAN-ANYUE-STONE CARVING (CN)

(220113) -- ANYUE, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2021 shows the stone statue of Water-Moon Avalokitesvara (shuiyue guanyin) from the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Anyue County in southwest China's Sichuan Province is famous for its stone carvings. Anyue stone carving dates back to as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Through the Tang (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279), Anyue carving developed to its peak with the features of abundant, exquisite and magnificent. Now there are more than 100,000 stone statues preserved at about 230 sites in Anyue. Scattering in the mountains, Anyue carving was little known to the public for a long period of time. Nowadays, with the support of policies and funds, Anyue carving is revealed to the world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(SichuanMosaics) CHINA-SICHUAN-ANYUE-STONE CARVING (CN)

(220113) -- ANYUE, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2021 shows the stone statue of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Anyue County in southwest China's Sichuan Province is famous for its stone carvings. Anyue stone carving dates back to as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Through the Tang (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279), Anyue carving developed to its peak with the features of abundant, exquisite and magnificent. Now there are more than 100,000 stone statues preserved at about 230 sites in Anyue. Scattering in the mountains, Anyue carving was little known to the public for a long period of time. Nowadays, with the support of policies and funds, Anyue carving is revealed to the world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(SichuanMosaics) CHINA-SICHUAN-ANYUE-STONE CARVING (CN)

(220113) -- ANYUE, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2021 shows the stone statue of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Anyue County in southwest China's Sichuan Province is famous for its stone carvings. Anyue stone carving dates back to as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Through the Tang (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279), Anyue carving developed to its peak with the features of abundant, exquisite and magnificent. Now there are more than 100,000 stone statues preserved at about 230 sites in Anyue. Scattering in the mountains, Anyue carving was little known to the public for a long period of time. Nowadays, with the support of policies and funds, Anyue carving is revealed to the world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(SichuanMosaics) CHINA-SICHUAN-ANYUE-STONE CARVING (CN)

(220113) -- ANYUE, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2021 shows the stone statue of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Anyue County in southwest China's Sichuan Province is famous for its stone carvings. Anyue stone carving dates back to as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Through the Tang (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279), Anyue carving developed to its peak with the features of abundant, exquisite and magnificent. Now there are more than 100,000 stone statues preserved at about 230 sites in Anyue. Scattering in the mountains, Anyue carving was little known to the public for a long period of time. Nowadays, with the support of policies and funds, Anyue carving is revealed to the world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(SichuanMosaics) CHINA-SICHUAN-ANYUE-STONE CARVING (CN)

(220113) -- ANYUE, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2021 shows the stone statues of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Anyue County in southwest China's Sichuan Province is famous for its stone carvings. Anyue stone carving dates back to as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Through the Tang (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279), Anyue carving developed to its peak with the features of abundant, exquisite and magnificent. Now there are more than 100,000 stone statues preserved at about 230 sites in Anyue. Scattering in the mountains, Anyue carving was little known to the public for a long period of time. Nowadays, with the support of policies and funds, Anyue carving is revealed to the world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(SichuanMosaics) CHINA-SICHUAN-ANYUE-STONE CARVING (CN)

(220113) -- ANYUE, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2021 shows the stone statue of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Anyue County in southwest China's Sichuan Province is famous for its stone carvings. Anyue stone carving dates back to as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Through the Tang (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279), Anyue carving developed to its peak with the features of abundant, exquisite and magnificent. Now there are more than 100,000 stone statues preserved at about 230 sites in Anyue. Scattering in the mountains, Anyue carving was little known to the public for a long period of time. Nowadays, with the support of policies and funds, Anyue carving is revealed to the world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(SichuanMosaics) CHINA-SICHUAN-ANYUE-STONE CARVING (CN)

(220113) -- ANYUE, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2021 shows the stone statue of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Anyue County in southwest China's Sichuan Province is famous for its stone carvings. Anyue stone carving dates back to as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Through the Tang (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279), Anyue carving developed to its peak with the features of abundant, exquisite and magnificent. Now there are more than 100,000 stone statues preserved at about 230 sites in Anyue. Scattering in the mountains, Anyue carving was little known to the public for a long period of time. Nowadays, with the support of policies and funds, Anyue carving is revealed to the world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(SichuanMosaics) CHINA-SICHUAN-ANYUE-STONE CARVING (CN)

(220113) -- ANYUE, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2021 shows the stone statue of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Anyue County in southwest China's Sichuan Province is famous for its stone carvings. Anyue stone carving dates back to as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Through the Tang (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279), Anyue carving developed to its peak with the features of abundant, exquisite and magnificent. Now there are more than 100,000 stone statues preserved at about 230 sites in Anyue. Scattering in the mountains, Anyue carving was little known to the public for a long period of time. Nowadays, with the support of policies and funds, Anyue carving is revealed to the world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(SichuanMosaics) CHINA-SICHUAN-ANYUE-STONE CARVING (CN)

(220113) -- ANYUE, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2021 shows the stone statues of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) in Pilu Cave in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Anyue County in southwest China's Sichuan Province is famous for its stone carvings. Anyue stone carving dates back to as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Through the Tang (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279), Anyue carving developed to its peak with the features of abundant, exquisite and magnificent. Now there are more than 100,000 stone statues preserved at about 230 sites in Anyue. Scattering in the mountains, Anyue carving was little known to the public for a long period of time. Nowadays, with the support of policies and funds, Anyue carving is revealed to the world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)