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Dunhuang, Edge of the World 5, Hong Bian

The last of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the history of Hong Bian, whose family cave became the Library Cave.

The fourth of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the Xuan Zang and, at a distance, Wu Zetian.

The third of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features Juqu Mengxun, who builds the first of the Mogao Caves.

The second of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the Governor Cang Ci.

The first of five films about people who were connected with Dunhuang features the general Ban Chao.

The final part of this series focuses on the music and dance fantasia The Flowers of the Silk Road and the impact it has had in China and abroad.

A look at some of the musical notation manuscripts found at Dunhuang and their interpretation in modern times

A look at the dances recorded in the murals at the Mogao Caves and how they have influenced recreations in the present day

A look at the clothing displayed in the Mogao Caves, and the influence it is having on modern fashion design.

A look at the thousands of musical instruments depicted in the murals at the Mogoa Caves