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Learning Chinese is to promote humanism

A student from Eritrea learns Chinese calligraphy at a booth set up by the Confucius Institute of Kenyatta University during a Chinese New Year cultural event in Nairobi, Kenya, on Feb 10. WU XIAOHUI/CHINA DAILY The World Chinese Language Conference, held in Beijing from Nov 15 to 17, chose four "I's"-Interconnection, Integration, Inheritance and Innovation — as its motto. The …

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Learning Chinese is to promote humanism

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A student from Eritrea learns Chinese calligraphy at a booth set up by the Confucius Institute of Kenyatta University during a Chinese New Year cultural event in Nairobi, Kenya, on Feb 10. WU XIAOHUI/CHINA DAILY The World Chinese Language Conference, held in Beijing from Nov 15 to 17, chose four "I's"-Interconnection, Integration, Inheritance and Innovation — as its motto. The …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shandong University hosts Ethical Dialogue between Confucianism, Ancient Greek Philosophy

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The Ethical Dialogue between Confucianism and Ancient Greek Philosophy was held on Nov 7 in Beijing, during which over 40 experts and scholars from countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, the United States, and China gathered to share their insights on ancient Eastern and Western philosophy. Attendees at the Ethical Dialogue between Confucianism and Ancient Greek Philosophy held on …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Origins of schools of thought stretch back many centuries

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Panagiotis C. Laskaridis, chairman of the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation, presents two Aristotelian classics, both printed in the 17th century, to the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences during a book donation ceremony on Thursday, as a gesture of support for the first World Conference of Classics. To make a serious comparison between Confucianism and ancient Greek philosophy, one must look further …

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Different beliefs share core truths

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A 72-meter tall statue of Confucius at the Nishan Sacred Land cultural tourism site in Qufu, Shandong province. "The greatest good is like water — it nourishes all things without ever striving or competing," said the man, whose death in 479 BC is probably only separated by a few years from the birth of Socrates, believed to have been born …

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Different beliefs share core truths

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A 72-meter tall statue of Confucius at the Nishan Sacred Land cultural tourism site in Qufu, Shandong province. "The greatest good is like water — it nourishes all things without ever striving or competing," said the man, whose death in 479 BC is probably only separated by a few years from the birth of Socrates, believed to have been born …

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Young artisans revive curative benefits of Chinese incense

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Weng Jianzhi selects and prepares ingredients for incense at his workshop in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. Growing up, he spent hours exploring the hillsides near his home in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, learning to recognize various plants and herbs, a curiosity that would later shape his life and career. Today, 32-year-old Weng is working to bring back the ancient craft of hexiang …

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Young artisans revive curative benefits of Chinese incense

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Weng Jianzhi selects and prepares ingredients for incense at his workshop in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. Growing up, he spent hours exploring the hillsides near his home in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, learning to recognize various plants and herbs, a curiosity that would later shape his life and career. Today, 32-year-old Weng is working to bring back the ancient craft of hexiang …

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Young artisans revive curative benefits of Chinese incense

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Weng Jianzhi selects and prepares ingredients for incense at his workshop in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. Growing up, he spent hours exploring the hillsides near his home in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, learning to recognize various plants and herbs, a curiosity that would later shape his life and career. Today, 32-year-old Weng is working to bring back the ancient craft of hexiang …

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Young artisans revive curative benefits of Chinese incense

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All aromatic ingredients are ground into a fine powder to ensure even burning and a smooth texture. Resting calm Wang Siran, a 32-year-old chemistry teacher who works and lives in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, values incense burning for its aesthetics and sees it as a form of self-expression. "The delicate, minimalistic incense burners, along with the wafting trails of smoke, make …

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Young artisans revive curative benefits of Chinese incense

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Incense-maker Weng Jianzhi had a fascination with herbs from a young age, sparked by a colorful herb-identification publication he found at a local bookstore. "In traditional incense making, just like in Chinese medicine, balance is key," he said. Zhang said he sensed the younger generation's rising interest in Chinese incense, especially as more people faced the pressures of urban living, …

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Young artisans revive curative benefits of Chinese incense

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All aromatic ingredients are ground into a fine powder to ensure even burning and a smooth texture. Resting calm Wang Siran, a 32-year-old chemistry teacher who works and lives in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, values incense burning for its aesthetics and sees it as a form of self-expression. "The delicate, minimalistic incense burners, along with the wafting trails of smoke, make …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Young artisans revive curative benefits of Chinese incense

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Weng Jianzhi selects and prepares ingredients for incense at his workshop in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. Growing up, he spent hours exploring the hillsides near his home in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, learning to recognize various plants and herbs, a curiosity that would later shape his life and career. Today, 32-year-old Weng is working to bring back the ancient craft of hexiang …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Classical studies scholars enchanted by Confucian culture

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A group of 26 classical studies scholars visited Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, in Shandong province from Nov 4 to 5 for an immersive Confucian cultural experience. Classical studies scholars from China and overseas walk towards Dacheng Hall at the Temple of Confucius, to participate in a ceremony to pay homage to Confucius in Qufu, Shandong province, on Nov 5. …

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Classical studies scholars enchanted by Confucian culture

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A group of 26 classical studies scholars visited Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, in Shandong province from Nov 4 to 5 for an immersive Confucian cultural experience. Classical studies scholars from China and overseas walk towards Dacheng Hall at the Temple of Confucius, to participate in a ceremony to pay homage to Confucius in Qufu, Shandong province, on Nov 5. …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Exploring the Intersection of Yangming Philosophy and Modern Entrepreneurship: A Focus on Yuyao

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The 2024 Yangming Mind Philosophy Conference explored the relevance of Yangming Philosophy in modern entrepreneurship. The event focused on industrial innovation, corporate culture, and digital-intelligence development, with a keynote speech by former vice minister Yang Zhiming emphasizing the importance of innovation in driving corporate culture. The conference also released and interpreted the 2024 Zhejiang Top 100 Enterprise Development Report, showcasing …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inspiring Minds: Ancient Wisdom of Confucius Resonates with Young People at the Confucius Museum

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The Confucius Museum in Qufu has been attracting visitors of all ages, with the third day witnessing a record attendance of 23,000 visitors on National Day. Traditional Chinese culture exemplified by Confucian culture is appealing to young people because it embodies the ideological core of the Chinese people, creating spiritual resonance with them. The museum has staged memorable exhibitions and …

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Immerse Yourself in Ancient Wisdom: Young People Find Inspiration in Confucian Museum

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The Confucius Museum in Qufu has been attracting visitors of all ages, with the third day witnessing a record attendance of 23,000 visitors on National Day. Traditional Chinese culture exemplified by Confucian culture is appealing to young people because it embodies the ideological core of the Chinese people, creating spiritual resonance with them. The museum has staged memorable exhibitions and …

Culture Education Inspiration Social Qufu

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ancient wisdom of Confucius resonates loudly with young people

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International guests participate in the memorial ceremony for Confucius in Qufu, Shandong province, on Sept 28. YANG GUOQING/FOR CHINA DAILY A ceremony honoring teachers held in Qufu, Shandong province, in late September saw the mass participation of 2,575 students from primary, middle and high schools, including international students. Their collective recitation of classic quotes from the Analects of Confucius echoed …

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Inspiring Echoes of Confucian Wisdom: A Vibrant Journey Through History at the Confucius Museum

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The Confucius Museum in Qufu has been attracting visitors of all ages, with the third day witnessing a record attendance of 23,000 visitors on National Day. Traditional Chinese culture exemplified by Confucian culture is appealing to young people because it embodies the ideological core of the Chinese people, creating spiritual resonance with them. The museum has staged memorable exhibitions and …

Culture Education Inspiration Social Qufu

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Global Youth Embraces Ancient Wisdom of Confucius at Shandong Cultural Festival

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Ancient wisdom of Confucius resonates with young people in Shandong province. The Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism organized various activities during the Confucius Cultural Festival, aimed at engaging young people from home and abroad. The event showcased traditional weaving procedures and cultural activities, fostering cultural exchange and understanding between different cultures. Young people from various countries and regions …

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Confucius's Wisdom Resonates with Young Minds: A Journey Through Cultural Exchange

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Ancient wisdom of Confucius resonates with young people from overseas. The Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu offers a platform for young people to learn about Confucian culture and history through various activities and workshops. The event highlights the enduring educational philosophy of Confucianism, which transcends borders and promotes cross-cultural understanding. Young people from Morocco and other countries are particularly drawn …

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Enchanting Journey Through Ancient Wisdom: Immerse Yourself in Confucian Culture

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The Confucius Museum in Qufu has been attracting visitors of all ages, with the third day witnessing a record attendance of 23,000 visitors on National Day. Traditional Chinese culture exemplified by Confucian culture is appealing to young people because it embodies the ideological core of the Chinese people, creating spiritual resonance with them. The museum has staged memorable exhibitions and …

Culture Education Inspiration Social Qufu

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Global Youth Embraces Ancient Wisdom of Confucius at Shandong Cultural Festival

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Ancient wisdom of Confucius resonates with young people in Shandong province. The Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism organized various activities during the Confucius Cultural Festival, aimed at engaging young people from home and abroad. The event showcased traditional weaving procedures and cultural activities, fostering cultural exchange and understanding among participants from diverse backgrounds. The festival highlighted the enduring …

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Ancient Wisdom of Confucius Resonates with Young People in Qufu

China Daily

Ancient wisdom of Confucius resonates with young people in Qufu, Shandong province. A ceremony honoring teachers held in the city saw the participation of 2,575 students from primary, middle and high schools, including international students. Their collective recitation of classic quotes from the Analects of Confucius echoed in the air, demonstrating the deep connection between ancient wisdom and the present.

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2 months ago

The Evolution of the Shi Jing: From Folk Ballads to Classical Poetry

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The article discusses the origins and evolution of the Shi Jing, a collection of ancient poetry in China. It highlights the importance of oral transmission and the development of textual versions over the centuries. The article also explores the role of scholars like Zheng Xuan in preserving and annotating the Shi Jing.

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The birth of the book in China

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Xu Jianwei, a professor at the Renmin University of China's School of Liberal Arts, speaks at a workshop on the same topic on Aug 25. Four mainstream textual versions were developed around the 2nd century BC.Among them was one that scholars Mao Heng and his nephew Mao Chang annotated at the beginning of the Western Han Dynasty. Centuries later, Eastern …

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Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration

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A group of Edo-era animal-shaped bronze vessels used for Confucius-honoring ceremonies on loan from Tokyo National Museum. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY A Joseon Dynasty edition of ancient Chinese Confucian classic Zuo's Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals and a screen with Chinese characters promoting core values of Confucian virtues, both from the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul also …

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Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration

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A Tang Dynasty portrait of centenarian Fu Sheng, a brave scholar who spent his lifetime protecting Confucianism around the 3rd to 2nd centuries BC. By "interpreting rituals with benevolence", Confucius, a pioneering educator who also first initiated private schools in China, established an all-encompassing moral code that was closely tied to human nature. More than 300 years later, Emperor Wu …

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Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration

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Visitors examine ritual bronze ware artifacts at When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture held at the Palace Museum in Beijing. In the Meridian Gate Galleries, above the southern entry of the former Chinese imperial palace also known as the Forbidden City, When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture launches a time travel spectacle …

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Tracing the Origins of Confucian Inspiration: A Journey Through Time and Culture

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A new exhibition at the Palace Museum in Beijing showcases the enduring legacy of Confucian culture through 380 cultural relics on loan from nearly 30 institutions from home and abroad. The exhibition, titled 'When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture', aims to illustrate the historical context, core concepts, and far-reaching influence of Confucian culture. Visitors can explore …

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Tracing the Origins of Confucian Inspiration: A Journey Through Time and Culture

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A new exhibition at the Palace Museum in Beijing showcases the enduring legacy of Confucian culture through 380 cultural relics on loan from nearly 30 institutions from home and abroad. The exhibition, titled 'When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture', aims to illustrate the historical context, core concepts, and far-reaching influence of Confucian culture. Visitors can explore …

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Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration

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Visitors examine ritual bronze ware artifacts at When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture held at the Palace Museum in Beijing. In the Meridian Gate Galleries, above the southern entry of the former Chinese imperial palace also known as the Forbidden City, When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture launches a time travel spectacle …

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Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration

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A group of Edo-era animal-shaped bronze vessels used for Confucius-honoring ceremonies on loan from Tokyo National Museum. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY A Joseon Dynasty edition of ancient Chinese Confucian classic Zuo's Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals and a screen with Chinese characters promoting core values of Confucian virtues, both from the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul also …

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Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration

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Visitors examine ritual bronze ware artifacts at When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture held at the Palace Museum in Beijing. In the Meridian Gate Galleries, above the southern entry of the former Chinese imperial palace also known as the Forbidden City, When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture launches a time travel spectacle …

China Exhibition Confucian Confucian Culture

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration

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Visitors examine ritual bronze ware artifacts at When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture held at the Palace Museum in Beijing. In the Meridian Gate Galleries, above the southern entry of the former Chinese imperial palace also known as the Forbidden City, When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture launches a time travel spectacle …

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Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration

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A group of Edo-era animal-shaped bronze vessels used for Confucius-honoring ceremonies on loan from Tokyo National Museum. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY A Joseon Dynasty edition of ancient Chinese Confucian classic Zuo's Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals and a screen with Chinese characters promoting core values of Confucian virtues, both from the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul also …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration

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A Tang Dynasty portrait of centenarian Fu Sheng, a brave scholar who spent his lifetime protecting Confucianism around the 3rd to 2nd centuries BC. By "interpreting rituals with benevolence", Confucius, a pioneering educator who also first initiated private schools in China, established an all-encompassing moral code that was closely tied to human nature. More than 300 years later, Emperor Wu …

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Tracing the Origins of Confucian Inspiration: A Journey Through Time and Culture

China Daily

A new exhibition at the Palace Museum in Beijing showcases the enduring legacy of Confucian culture through 380 cultural relics on loan from nearly 30 institutions from home and abroad. The exhibition, titled 'When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture', aims to illustrate the historical context, core concepts, and far-reaching influence of Confucian culture. Visitors can explore …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Confucian path of small steps toward great change

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Confucius, who lived in the Spring and Autumn Period and whose teachings extend over Chinese civilization, once wisely said, "When building a mountain, if it lacks just one final basketful of earth and I stop, it is I who have stopped; on the other hand, when leveling the ground, even if I have added just one basketful, if I continue, …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Brand Confucius cultural event kicks off in Qufu

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As one of the highlights of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival, "Look Up to A Lofty Mountain" — New Apricot Altar, Discussions by Mayors kicked off in Qufu, Shandong province on Sept 27. As one of the highlights of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival, "Look Up to A Lofty Mountain" — New Apricot Altar, Discussions by …

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Liu Qingzhu: Enduring vitality of Confucian thought

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As one of the highlight events of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival, "Look Up to A Lofty Mountain" — New Apricot Altar, Discussions by Mayors kicked off in Qufu, Shandong province, on Sept 27. As one of the highlights of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival, "Look Up to A Lofty Mountain" — New Apricot Altar, Discussions …

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2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival kicks off in Shandong

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The 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival kicks off on Friday night in Qufu, Shandong province, the birthplace of Confucius. Three educational programs were honored with this year's UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy on Friday night in Qufu, Shandong province, the birthplace of Confucius, during the opening ceremony of 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival. Illiteracy Eradication Project in Egypt …

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Global guests experience Confucius heritage in Shandong

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Participants from the "Global Influencers Appreciate the Wisdom of Confucius" media tour pose for a group photo at Confucius Temple on Sept 28. A group of expats participating in the "Global Influencers Appreciate the Wisdom of Confucius" media tour visited the Confucius Temple and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu, Shandong province, on Sept 28, gaining valuable insights into the …

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2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival kicks off in Shandong

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The 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival kicks off on Friday night in Qufu, Shandong province, the birthplace of Confucius. Three educational programs were honored with this year's UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy on Sept 27 in Qufu, Shandong province, the birthplace of Confucius, during the opening ceremony of 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival. Illiteracy Eradication Project in Egypt …

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Confucianism 'offers solutions to complex global issues'

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The 2024 International Forum of Confucianism is held in Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province on Sept 27, 2024. "Confucianism has offered the world a crucial cultural foundation to build solutions to complex global issues," said Ehsan Doostmohammadi, an Iranian researcher and translator from Southwest University in Chongqing. Citing a historical document depicting Confucius teaching at the famed Apricot Altar, which …

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