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Confucius' hometown - a treasure trove to explore
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A file photo shows students learning about traditional Chinese culture at Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu City, Shandong Province. /CFP
A file photo shows students learning about traditional Chinese culture at Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu City, Shandong Province. /CFP

A file photo shows students learning about traditional Chinese culture at Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu City, Shandong Province. /CFP

A file photo shows visitors taking photos at Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu City, Shandong Province. /CFP
A file photo shows visitors taking photos at Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu City, Shandong Province. /CFP

A file photo shows visitors taking photos at Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu City, Shandong Province. /CFP

A file photo shows artists performing musical shows at Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu City, Shandong Province. /CFP
A file photo shows artists performing musical shows at Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu City, Shandong Province. /CFP

A file photo shows artists performing musical shows at Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu City, Shandong Province. /CFP

A file photo shows audiences watching a themed show at Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu City, Shandong Province. /CFP
A file photo shows audiences watching a themed show at Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu City, Shandong Province. /CFP

A file photo shows audiences watching a themed show at Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu City, Shandong Province. /CFP

Qufu City is renowned as the hometown of Confucius. The three most famous cultural sites in the city - the Temple of Confucius, the Cemetery of Confucius and the Family Mansion of Confucius - were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.

As an important event for cultural communication, the Nishan Forum on World Civilizations will be held in the city from September 26 to 28 this year.

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