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Confucius reflected in Shandong's intangible cultural heritage

CGTN

The 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival, held in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, showcased more than 140 works of intangible cultural heritage from across Shandong, offering visitors an immersive experience of Confucian and traditional Chinese culture.

A wood carving of Confucius is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN
A wood carving of Confucius is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

A wood carving of Confucius is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

Dough sculptures showing Confucius conducting a lesson are on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN
Dough sculptures showing Confucius conducting a lesson are on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

Dough sculptures showing Confucius conducting a lesson are on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

A screen depicting Confucius crafted from Nishan stone is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN
A screen depicting Confucius crafted from Nishan stone is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

A screen depicting Confucius crafted from Nishan stone is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

An egg carving depicting Confucius is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN
An egg carving depicting Confucius is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

An egg carving depicting Confucius is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

A wood carving of Confucius is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN
A wood carving of Confucius is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

A wood carving of Confucius is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

The exhibition featured carefully selected works from across the province, representing such diverse art forms as pottery, glazed ceramics, embroidery, stone carving, and wood carving. These pieces highlighted Shandong's efforts to preserve, promote, and reinterpret Confucian ideals while safeguarding China's rich cultural heritage.

Dough sculptures showing Confucius conducting a lesson are on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN
Dough sculptures showing Confucius conducting a lesson are on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

Dough sculptures showing Confucius conducting a lesson are on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

A ceramic sculpture of Confucius is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN
A ceramic sculpture of Confucius is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

A ceramic sculpture of Confucius is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

Gourd carvings of Confucius are on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN
Gourd carvings of Confucius are on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

Gourd carvings of Confucius are on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

A portrait of Confucius etched onto a ceramic plate is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN
A portrait of Confucius etched onto a ceramic plate is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

A portrait of Confucius etched onto a ceramic plate is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

A woodblock print depicting Confucius is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN
A woodblock print depicting Confucius is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

A woodblock print depicting Confucius is on display at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong Province. /CGTN

The festival, which runs from September 27 to October 7, offers an opportunity for people to appreciate how the ancient wisdom of Confucius continues to inspire craftsmanship and cultural expression today.

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