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On the evening of September 27, the opening ceremony of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival was held in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province. The event featured the 19th UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy awards ceremony, recognizing three outstanding projects from Egypt, Indonesia and Nigeria.
Musicians play traditional Chinese instruments at Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu, Shandong Province, where the opening ceremony of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival was held on September 27, 2024. /Photo provided to CGTN
A sign featuring the theme of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival is pictured at Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu, Shandong Province on September 27, 2024. /Photo provided to CGTN
The Qingdao Symphony Orchestra performs at the opening ceremony of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province on September 27, 2024. /Photo provided to CGTN
The evening also marked the launch of two significant cultural initiatives: the "Journey of Global Confucian Temples and Academies for Tracing the Origin" and the "International Confucius Culture Exchange Program." Additionally, the results of the global Gen Z contest "Confucius in My Eyes" – featuring photos, short videos and writings – were showcased.
Gen Z representatives share their thoughts on Confucius at the opening ceremony of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province on September 27, 2024. /Photo provided to CGTN
The launch ceremony of the "Journey of Global Confucian Temples and Academies for Tracing the Origin" is seen at the opening ceremony of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province on September 27, 2024. /Photo provided to CGTN
A spectacular cultural performance was staged, showcasing the unique charm and contemporary relevance of traditional Chinese culture, particularly Confucianism, through symphonies, dance and theatrical presentations.
A performance related to Confucius is seen at the opening ceremony of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province on September 27, 2024. /Photo provided to CGTN
Children sing at the opening ceremony of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province on September 27, 2024. /Photo provided to CGTN
Guests from China and abroad emphasized the profound influence of Confucian thought on China's development and its contribution to global civilization. They highlighted the festival's growing role in promoting international dialogue and fostering friendship among nations.
A dance performance is pictured at the opening ceremony of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province on September 27, 2024. /Photo provided to CGTN
An opera performance is pictured at the opening ceremony of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province on September 27, 2024. /Photo provided to CGTN
They further noted the importance of preserving, passing down and innovating the intellectual heritage of thinkers like Confucius. They called for deeper cultural exchanges and cooperation in literature, art, cultural heritage and public cultural services to cultivate a vibrant global cultural landscape.