Lhasa museum launches silk culture exhibit

The Xizang Museum in Lhasa, capital of the Xizang autonomous region, opened its first special exhibition dedicated to silk culture on Friday, unveiling more than 80 exquisite silk artifacts, many of which are being displayed to the public for the first time.

Curator Sonam Drolma said the museum houses over 1,000 silk relics. "These artifacts continue to symbolize and enrich our aspirations for a beautiful life," she said at the opening ceremony.