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Cultures blend in Xiangtangshan Caves' honeysuckle patterns

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A view of the honeysuckle patterns in the Xiangtangshan Caves /CGTN
A view of the honeysuckle patterns in the Xiangtangshan Caves /CGTN

A view of the honeysuckle patterns in the Xiangtangshan Caves /CGTN

The honeysuckle patterns seen at the Xiangtangshan Caves in Handan, Hebei Province, are an example of the blending of Indian Buddhist culture and traditional Chinese culture. With the introduction of Buddhism into China, the patterns began to appear on the statues of grottoes. As one of the most notable features of the Xiangtangshan Caves, the honeysuckle patterns there include Chinese honeysuckles, representing a new type of diversified Buddhist decorative art. They are of high artistic and research value.

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