Restoration of historic embroidered flag nears completion
01/06/2021 06:51 PM
CNA photo Jan. 6, 2021
Tainan, Jan. 6 (CNA) The restoration of a large dragon flag, used by a dragon and lion dance troupe in Yunlin County since the 1930s, is expected to be completed by the end of this year, the Institute of Cultural Heritage Research Preservation in Tainan said Wednesday.
The institute said it began restoring the Beigang Flying Dragon Troupe s historic triangular flag, which measures 5.35 meters by 4.54 meters by 6.73 meters, in 2014 and hopes the project will serve as a model for the future restoration of embroidery work.
CNA photo Jan. 6, 2021
The flag, which has been divided into eight individual pieces for restoration purposes, was displayed at the institute on Wednesday for members of the press who were invited for a rare viewing in one of its restoration rooms, which are usually closed to the public.
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