Nearly 60 masterworks of Regong arts are going on display in Hong Kong starting Wednesday, offering the public a rare glimpse into a centuries-old artistic tradition recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.

Running from Sept 30 to Oct 6 at PMQ, The Art of Thangka exhibition highlights Regong Arts, which was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009. 

Thangka is a traditional style of Tibetan painting on silk or cotton, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala. Originating from the Regong region of Northwest China's Qinghai province, Regong arts -- which encompass Regong thangka painting, clay sculpture, stone carving -- have been passed down through generations by local artisans. 

Featuring nearly 60 exceptional works, the exhibition invites art enthusiasts, collectors, scholars of Buddhist culture, and the public to reflect on the profound expressions of faith and timeless blessings embodied in the art form.

China Daily's photographer Andy Chong took the photos during a media preview on Tuesday.