Is laser illumination harmful to Buddha statues? Tour guides at Longmen Grottoes using laser pointers are criticized by netizens!

,.However, the more ancient the historical site, the more careful protection it requires. Otherwise, careless actions may cause irreparable damage to cultural relics.

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,:“,,.""They showed absolutely no professionalism. They should know better how precious these cultural relics are.”“,!”

,.“Not just the Longmen Grottoes. The Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi, also need to be thoroughly investigated for such behavior!” “Yesterday at the Xiangtang Grottoes, I also saw many tour guides shining laser pointers at the Buddha statues and stone tablets.”“,…”

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,,,.“The Longmen Grottoes are carved from stone, belonging to rock carving landscapes rather than mural-type landscapes. Can laser pointers damage the Longmen Grottoes? There has been no official statement on this yet.”If there is indeed damage, please have the scenic area provide a detailed explanation and place clear signage in visible areas.”

,,."The Longmen Grottoes are very dark in many moments, and the tour guide used a laser pointer to illuminate the Buddha statues in the grottoes just to let tourists see more clearly—it's a job requirement, but there was widespread criticism online.?”

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??:“,,.”“Laser pointers and flashlights can accelerate the oxidation of rocks and colors.”

,,.This statement has also received strong support from netizens.

,,,,.The scenic area will report the incident to relevant departments, strengthen safety management, and enhance the education and training of tour guides to ensure they understand how to properly protect cultural relics.

,10,.Therefore, while enjoying the cultural relics, we should also enhance awareness of their preservation and jointly protect these precious cultural heritages, okay?