On April 3, a teacher gave a special lesson on Chinese history and culture to the senior students majoring in clinical medicine at the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences. The material for this lesson, “Glazed pottery figurine of dancing horse: The glamorous Tang Dynasty in its Prime, A dancing horse proposing a toast”, was selected from the series of short videos titled National Treasures in Liaoning.The students here have started to learn Chinese since middle school. Although they have not yet had the opportunity to visit China, they have yearned for Chinese culture for a long time. As they appreciated the exquisite cultural relic in the video attentively, they listened to the backstory of the glazed pottery figurine of a dancing horse earnestly and expressed their admiration with phrases such as “How gorgeous!” and “I love it!” .
Founded in 1942, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences is a prestigious public institution of higher education. While committed to providing professional medical education, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences also sets up the second classroom for students to learn about cultures of other countries. Thus the series of short videos of National Treasures in Liaoning  becomes a window for students to explore Chinese culture.
The large-scale and omnimedia project National Treasures in Liaoning launched by Liaoning Media Group has attracted continued attention at home and abroad. The series of short videos of National Treasures in Liaoning selects 30 national treasures unearthed or collected in Liaoning. Its use of original hand-drawn paintings, animation special effects, 3D scanning technique and so forth enlivens the cultural relics and enables the audience to enjoy immersive sensory experiences. It demonstrates the splendid history of Liaoning and the unique charm of Chinese culture through the beauty of cultural relics.
Many students have a preference for Chinese culture at the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences. They learn about traditional Chinese culture in their spare time through multiple ways, such as reading books and watching videos. After watching the videos of National Treasures in Liaoning, they expressed more interest in Chinese culture and yearned more for China. They hoped that they could have the opportunity to visit Liaoning and admire these national treasures in person.
“These cultural relics travel through time and space. They are very attractive”.   Ulzii-Orshikh Bayarmagnai, a student said excitedly: “the images in the series of short videos of National Treasures in Liaoning are beautiful and the narratives are vivid, which match the visual experiences of us young people. They open a window for me to learn about China and Liaoning. Given the opportunity in the future, I will definitely visit the museums of Liaoning, see these exquisite cultural relics for myself, and experience the charm and glamour of Chinese culture”.
“The cultural relics in the videos are really impressive and eye-opening for me”, said a student named Dashtseveg Dashmaa. “Through these cultural relics, we can not only recognize the richness and profoundness of Chinese culture but also feel Chinese people’s love for and pride in their own culture. We also realize the diversity and inclusiveness of China”. The cultural relics in the videos left a lasting impression on Dashtseveg Dashmaa. She also had a modest wish: “I want to visit Liaoning as soon as possible, enjoy the scenery, appreciate the national treasures, and study Chinese culture”.
Owing to the fresh perspective, high-quality production, and short length, the series of short videos of National Treasures in Liaoning has received wide acclaim from the audience at home and abroad, especially from young people. It is said that the series of short videos of National Treasures in Liaoning will continue to be played in classes at Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences. National Treasures in Liaoning will also speed up to find its way into university classes in many other countries.