Red Memory Engraved in Thangka: The Innovative Art of Langkajie Thangka
2026-03-04
Luhuo county in Sichuan province has a unique geographical position. This region is home to a diverse population, and through long-term interaction and integration among various ethnic groups, the renowned Langkajie Thangka art, known for its "exquisite and sacred" qualities, has been developed.
In 1936, the Red Army's Long March's arrival here left a profound red imprint. When the rich heritage of intangible cultural heritage meets the great red spirit, an innovative cultural expression emerges, blending tradition with revolutionary history.
The exhibition Red Memory Engraved in Thangka: The Innovative Art of Langkajie Thangka centers on the innovative practice of "red + intangible cultural heritage", vividly interpreting the contemporary theme of strengthening the consciousness of the Chinese national community.
Langkajie Thangka was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage representative project in 2021. Its "thousand-year unfading" mineral pigment characteristic complements the "never-fading" core value of the Long March spirit, providing an eternal artistic medium for recording and passing on collective memory. The various series of works on display not only showcase exquisite craftsmanship but also aim to reconstruct profound historical narratives.
The Langkajie school of painting, with its inclusiveness and innovative vitality, has become a powerful force in telling China's story and building a shared value consensus. This is not only a visual feast but also a profound educational experience that uses beauty as a medium and history as its soul, aiming to connect the past and the future and to inject the vibrant cultural power into the construction of the Chinese national community.










