LIFE / CULTURE
Bringing back the past
By Xinhua Published: Jun 09, 2021 06:18 PM
Ancient bian zhong, or chime bells, on display at a museum in Hubei Province Photo: ICFive years ago, a documentary series titled
Masters in Forbidden City was released in China and soon became a hot-button topic on social media, bringing the profession of cultural relic restoration into the public spotlight.
Given China s long history and rich collections of ancient artifacts from various dynasties, it takes meticulous hands, years of experience and a thorough understanding of history to become a qualified restorer. As backstage heroes, many of them have dedicated their lives to preserving national treasures.