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flag On February 10, 2026, Tibetan thangka master Norbu Sidar mentored a young apprentice, continuing his decades-long effort to preserve this national intangible cultural heritage.

flag On February 10, 2026, Norbu Sidar, a national-level inheritor of Tibetan thangka art, was observed mentoring a young apprentice at the Xizang Academy of Thangka in Lhasa. flag A master artist and educator, Sidar has dedicated decades to preserving thangka—recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage since 2006—through restoration work at the Potala Palace, teaching over 400 students, and promoting innovation in traditional techniques. flag He continues to advocate for thangka’s cultural significance as a member of China’s National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

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