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‘Hard to accept’: China villagers give 1,400-year-old Buddhist statues innocent paint job of thanks, damage artefacts

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By Alice Chan

November 24, 2023

A set of 1,400-year-old Buddhist statues have been damaged by innocent villagers in China who painted them with bright colours to thank the gods for helping them fulfil their dreams.

Located on a remote mountain in Nanjiang county in Sichuan province, southwestern China, the statues are on a historic transportation route known as the Micang Ancient Road which dates back 3,000 years, according to the Sichuan Daily.

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