the Tibet Autonomous Region Cultural Heritage Bureau
Tibet has long been an integral part of the great motherland. All ethnic groups in Tibet are essential members of the Chinese national family and Tibetan culture is a vital part of Chinese culture. We make tremendous efforts to safeguard the nation’s integration and unite ethnic groups. We seek to strengthen the succession of our great motherland’s culture, promoting its charm and integration while, at the same time, enhancing the strength of the Chinese nation as a family.
Starting from the Yuan dynasty, Tibet officially became part of China. The subsequent governments continued to fortify their leadership and jurisdiction over the regions of Tibet. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the imperial courts conferred official titles to ‘Dalai Lamas’ and ‘Panchen Lamas’ of the Gelug lineage. Lamas presented various offerings to the emperors, reciprocated by the emperors of gifts to the Lamas. The Palace Museum houses a wealth of precious offerings that were presented to the emperors from the Mongolian and Tibetan regions, while the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery is home to a collection of exquisite gifts that were crafted in the Qing Imperial Workshops. Each of these treasures serves as an important historical testament, displaying the Chinese nation’s open and inclusive character and the emphasis it places on national unity through their majesty.
Golden Eminence: Treasures from the Palace Museum and the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery contains three colourful sections: ‘From Tashi Lhunpo Monastery to the Palace Museum’, ‘Art from the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery’ and ‘Treasures of the Sixth Panchen Lama’. The exhibition features 137 historical treasures, including seals, porcelain wares, Buddhist statues, thangkas and more. Thanks to their unique historical and cultural value, these treasures vividly detail successive governments’ efficient rule of the Tibetan regions.
Since its return to the motherland, Macao has witnessed the nation’s rapid development and shared its economic prosperity. The city has also embraced the same jubilant sentiments as the rest of the country for national unity. Golden Eminence: Treasures from the Palace Museum and the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery held in Macao provides an opportunity for local residents to gain a deep understanding of both the excellent Chinese culture and Tibetan traditions. The exhibition enables them to feel the warmth of the Chinese nation throughout history and admire the charm emanating from the superb pieces of Chinese culture and art on display. Furthermore, they can feel the boundless pride of the Chinese nation and celebrate the unity among its ethnic groups.
Zhao Xingbang
Party Leadership Group Member of the Tibet Autonomous Region Cultural Department Party Leadership Group Secretary of the Tibet Autonomous Region Cultural Heritage Bureau
Qu Zhen
Party Leadership Group Deputy Secretary and Director of the Tibet Autonomous Region Cultural Heritage Bureau