Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Miguel Mejia works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the design and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Mejia marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Miguel Mejia works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the design and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Mejia marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Daniela Salazar works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. Her work involves the painting and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Andres de la Cruz works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the painting and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Alvaro Cordoba works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Miguel Mejia works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the design and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Mejia marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Alvaro Cordoba works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Arnold Reales works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Arnold Reales works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Andres Ceballos works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2025 - A tree shaped like a "mushroom cloud" is seen in Nanhu Park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb 16, 2025. It is reported that the tree is made of more than 10 small ficus trees through artificial modeling.

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2025 - A tree shaped like a "mushroom cloud" is seen in Nanhu Park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb 16, 2025. It is reported that the tree is made of more than 10 small ficus trees through artificial modeling.

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2025 - A tree shaped like a "mushroom cloud" is seen in Nanhu Park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb 16, 2025. It is reported that the tree is made of more than 10 small ficus trees through artificial modeling.

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2025 - A tree shaped like a "mushroom cloud" is seen in Nanhu Park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb 16, 2025. It is reported that the tree is made of more than 10 small ficus trees through artificial modeling.

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2025 - A tree shaped like a "mushroom cloud" is seen in Nanhu Park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb 16, 2025. It is reported that the tree is made of more than 10 small ficus trees through artificial modeling.

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2025 - A tree shaped like a "mushroom cloud" is seen in Nanhu Park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb 16, 2025. It is reported that the tree is made of more than 10 small ficus trees through artificial modeling.

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2025 - A tree shaped like a "mushroom cloud" is seen in Nanhu Park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb 16, 2025. It is reported that the tree is made of more than 10 small ficus trees through artificial modeling.

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2025 - A tree shaped like a "mushroom cloud" is seen in Nanhu Park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb 16, 2025. It is reported that the tree is made of more than 10 small ficus trees through artificial modeling.

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2025 - A tree shaped like a "mushroom cloud" is seen in Nanhu Park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb 16, 2025. It is reported that the tree is made of more than 10 small ficus trees through artificial modeling.

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2025 - A tree shaped like a "mushroom cloud" is seen in Nanhu Park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb 16, 2025. It is reported that the tree is made of more than 10 small ficus trees through artificial modeling.

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2025 - A tree shaped like a "mushroom cloud" is seen in Nanhu Park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb 16, 2025. It is reported that the tree is made of more than 10 small ficus trees through artificial modeling.

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2025 - A tree shaped like a "mushroom cloud" is seen in Nanhu Park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb 16, 2025. It is reported that the tree is made of more than 10 small ficus trees through artificial modeling.

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2025 - A tree shaped like a "mushroom cloud" is seen in Nanhu Park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb 16, 2025. It is reported that the tree is made of more than 10 small ficus trees through artificial modeling.

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2025 - A tree shaped like a "mushroom cloud" is seen in Nanhu Park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb 16, 2025. It is reported that the tree is made of more than 10 small ficus trees through artificial modeling.

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2025 - A tree shaped like a "mushroom cloud" is seen in Nanhu Park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb 16, 2025. It is reported that the tree is made of more than 10 small ficus trees through artificial modeling.

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2025 - A tree shaped like a "mushroom cloud" is seen in Nanhu Park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb 16, 2025. It is reported that the tree is made of more than 10 small ficus trees through artificial modeling.

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

Shaped Mushroom Cloud Tree

NANNING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2025 - A tree shaped like a "mushroom cloud" is seen in Nanhu Park in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb 16, 2025. It is reported that the tree is made of more than 10 small ficus trees through artificial modeling.

A Panda Toy Prepared Before Packing Up - China

A Panda Toy Prepared Before Packing Up - China

A staff member cleans a stuffed panda toy before packing up at a workshop of SeeU Panda in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, November 21, 2024. In recent years, taking famous giant pandas like He Hua, Meng Lan, Xiang Xiang and Fu Bao as prototypes, companies such as "SeeU Panda" and "Panda Factory" have designed stuffed panda toys with high similarity to real pandas using 3D modeling and other technologies. So far, more than 50,000 customized simulated panda toys have been sold to more than 50 countries and regions around the world by these firms. Photo by Shen Bohan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

2024 Hangzhou Cultural Expo

2024 Hangzhou Cultural Expo

HANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 17, 2024 - A staff member of Zhejiang University demonstrates 3D digital modeling of cultural relics using laser 3D scanning technology at the 2024 Hangzhou Cultural Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct 17, 2024.

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - The "Wind of May" urban sculpture at May 4th Square in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, August 28, 2024. The sculpture is 30 meters high and 27 meters in diameter. It adopts a spiral upward steel structure combination, and uses the arrangement and combination of simple washing modeling elements as the shape of rotating rising "wind".

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - The "Wind of May" urban sculpture at May 4th Square in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, August 28, 2024. The sculpture is 30 meters high and 27 meters in diameter. It adopts a spiral upward steel structure combination, and uses the arrangement and combination of simple washing modeling elements as the shape of rotating rising "wind".

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - The "Wind of May" urban sculpture at May 4th Square in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, August 28, 2024. The sculpture is 30 meters high and 27 meters in diameter. It adopts a spiral upward steel structure combination, and uses the arrangement and combination of simple washing modeling elements as the shape of rotating rising "wind".

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - The "Wind of May" urban sculpture at May 4th Square in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, August 28, 2024. The sculpture is 30 meters high and 27 meters in diameter. It adopts a spiral upward steel structure combination, and uses the arrangement and combination of simple washing modeling elements as the shape of rotating rising "wind".

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - The "Wind of May" urban sculpture at May 4th Square in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, August 28, 2024. The sculpture is 30 meters high and 27 meters in diameter. It adopts a spiral upward steel structure combination, and uses the arrangement and combination of simple washing modeling elements as the shape of rotating rising "wind".

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - The "Wind of May" urban sculpture at May 4th Square in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, August 28, 2024. The sculpture is 30 meters high and 27 meters in diameter. It adopts a spiral upward steel structure combination, and uses the arrangement and combination of simple washing modeling elements as the shape of rotating rising "wind".

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - The "Wind of May" urban sculpture at May 4th Square in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, August 28, 2024. The sculpture is 30 meters high and 27 meters in diameter. It adopts a spiral upward steel structure combination, and uses the arrangement and combination of simple washing modeling elements as the shape of rotating rising "wind".

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - The "Wind of May" urban sculpture at May 4th Square in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, August 28, 2024. The sculpture is 30 meters high and 27 meters in diameter. It adopts a spiral upward steel structure combination, and uses the arrangement and combination of simple washing modeling elements as the shape of rotating rising "wind".

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - The "Wind of May" urban sculpture at May 4th Square in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, August 28, 2024. The sculpture is 30 meters high and 27 meters in diameter. It adopts a spiral upward steel structure combination, and uses the arrangement and combination of simple washing modeling elements as the shape of rotating rising "wind".

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

Urban Sculpture in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - The "Wind of May" urban sculpture at May 4th Square in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, August 28, 2024. The sculpture is 30 meters high and 27 meters in diameter. It adopts a spiral upward steel structure combination, and uses the arrangement and combination of simple washing modeling elements as the shape of rotating rising "wind".

CHINA-GUIZHOU-HUISHUI-COZY HARBOR-LEFT-BEHIND CHILDREN (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-HUISHUI-COZY HARBOR-LEFT-BEHIND CHILDREN (CN)

(240804) -- HUISHUI, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A child plays with modeling clay at a harbor in Longquan Village of Gangdu Township, Huishui County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 24, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Cozy harbor gives left-behind children safer, happier vacation" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zheng Minghong)

Carla Bruni Gives A Concert - Madrid

Carla Bruni Gives A Concert - Madrid

Singer and model Carla Bruni during a performance at the Veranos de la Villa 2024 festival at the Centro de Cultura Contemporánea Conde Duque on July 28, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Carla Bruni is a singer, model and actress, as well as former First Lady of France. In 1988, she became a Top Model as part of her modeling career, which lasted ten years. In 1995 she signed on for her first acting role, in the movie 'Catwalk'. Her first album, 'Quelqu'un m'a dit', was released in 2002, and since then she has been dedicated to music. Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press 07/28/2024 Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor uses virtual reality (VR) equipment to visit the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 22, 2024. A digital exhibition utilizing technologies as 3D modeling and VR devices is held to help visitors have an immersive impression of the culture of Dunhuang. One of the key passes along the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang is home to the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts a vast collection of Buddhist artworks. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lang Bingbing)

CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-MOGAO GROTTOES-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-MOGAO GROTTOES-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY-TOURISM (CN)

(240722) -- DUNHUANG, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member helps a boy use virtual reality (VR) equipment to visit the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 22, 2024. A digital exhibition utilizing technologies as 3D modeling and VR defvices is held to help visitors have an immersive impression of the culture of Dunhuang. One of the key passes along the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang is home to the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts a vast collection of Buddhist artworks. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lang Bingbing)

CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-MOGAO GROTTOES-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-MOGAO GROTTOES-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY-TOURISM (CN)

(240722) -- DUNHUANG, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor makes an interactive video at a digital exhibition of Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 22, 2024. A digital exhibition utilizing technologies as 3D modeling and VR defvices is held to help visitors have an immersive impression of the culture of Dunhuang. One of the key passes along the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang is home to the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts a vast collection of Buddhist artworks. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lang Bingbing)

CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-MOGAO GROTTOES-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-MOGAO GROTTOES-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY-TOURISM (CN)

(240722) -- DUNHUANG, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor uses virtual reality (VR) equipment to visit the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 22, 2024. A digital exhibition utilizing technologies as 3D modeling and VR defvices is held to help visitors have an immersive impression of the culture of Dunhuang. One of the key passes along the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang is home to the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts a vast collection of Buddhist artworks. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lang Bingbing)

CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-MOGAO GROTTOES-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-MOGAO GROTTOES-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY-TOURISM (CN)

(240722) -- DUNHUANG, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor uses virtual reality (VR) equipment to visit the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 22, 2024. A digital exhibition utilizing technologies as 3D modeling and VR defvices is held to help visitors have an immersive impression of the culture of Dunhuang. One of the key passes along the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang is home to the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts a vast collection of Buddhist artworks. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lang Bingbing)

CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-MOGAO GROTTOES-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-MOGAO GROTTOES-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY-TOURISM (CN)

(240722) -- DUNHUANG, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor makes an interactive video at a digital exhibition of Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 22, 2024. A digital exhibition utilizing technologies as 3D modeling and VR defvices is held to help visitors have an immersive impression of the culture of Dunhuang. One of the key passes along the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang is home to the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts a vast collection of Buddhist artworks. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lang Bingbing)

CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-MOGAO GROTTOES-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-MOGAO GROTTOES-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY-TOURISM (CN)

(240722) -- DUNHUANG, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Visitors use virtual reality (VR) equipment to visit the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 22, 2024. A digital exhibition utilizing technologies as 3D modeling and VR defvices is held to help visitors have an immersive impression of the culture of Dunhuang. One of the key passes along the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang is home to the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts a vast collection of Buddhist artworks. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lang Bingbing)

CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-MOGAO GROTTOES-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-MOGAO GROTTOES-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY-TOURISM (CN)

(240722) -- DUNHUANG, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor uses virtual reality (VR) equipment to visit the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 22, 2024. A digital exhibition utilizing technologies as 3D modeling and VR defvices is held to help visitors have an immersive impression of the culture of Dunhuang. One of the key passes along the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang is home to the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts a vast collection of Buddhist artworks. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lang Bingbing)

CHINA-BEIJING-GDEC 2024(CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-GDEC 2024(CN)

(240702) -- BEIJING, July 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 2, 2024 shows a smart modeling and digital twin building system during the Global Digital Economy Conference 2024 (GDEC 2024) in Beijing, capital of China. Themed on "Opening Up a New Era of Digital Intelligence, Sharing a New Digital Future," the GDEC 2024 kicked off here on Tuesday and will last till July 5. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ren Chao)