​Qufu ranks among nation's best in cultural development
3 years, 7 months ago

​Qufu ranks among nation's best in cultural development

China Daily  

Many books are displayed on the shelves in Nishan Reading Room in Qufu, a county-level city in Jining, East China's Shandong province. Qufu, a county-level city in Jining, East China's Shandong province, was ranked seventh among the nation's more than 2,700 counties in respect to cultural development, according to a list recently published by the journal Insight China. The honor comes from the city's continued efforts to improve its cultural infrastructure, organize various activities, develop its tourism industry, as well as protect ancient buildings. Qufu has built many libraries, cultural museums, and reading rooms, where a group of lecturers give courses periodically about Confucian culture, which was originally created by Confucius, a great ancient Chinese philosopher and educator born in Qufu.

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Classical studies scholars enchanted by Confucian culture
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Classical studies scholars enchanted by Confucian culture

China Daily  

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. …

Classical studies scholars enchanted by Confucian culture
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Classical studies scholars enchanted by Confucian culture

China Daily  

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. …

Global Youth Embraces Ancient Wisdom of Confucius at Shandong Cultural Festival
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Global Youth Embraces Ancient Wisdom of Confucius at Shandong Cultural Festival

China Daily  

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 …

Global Youth Embraces Ancient Wisdom of Confucius at Shandong Cultural Festival
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Global Youth Embraces Ancient Wisdom of Confucius at Shandong Cultural Festival

China Daily  

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 …

Brand Confucius cultural event kicks off in Qufu
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Brand Confucius cultural event kicks off in Qufu

China Daily  

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 …

Confucius cultural festival kicks off with grand celebrations
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Confucius cultural festival kicks off with grand celebrations

China Daily  

The opening ceremony for the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival was held in Qufu, Shandong province on Sept 27. The opening ceremony for the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival is held in Qufu, Shandong province on Sept 27. A traditional performance at the Nishan Sacred Land hosting the opening ceremony of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival …

Landmark institutions and events in Qufu keep Confucius' teachings alive
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Landmark institutions and events in Qufu keep Confucius' teachings alive

China Daily  

During the summer break from July to August, Qufu in East China's Shandong province emerged as one of the top study tour destinations for parents. Currently, on the museum's basement floor is the immersive cultural relics digital art exhibition named Confucius Code. Every year, two grand events — the International Confucius Cultural Festival and the Nishan Forum on World Civilizations …

Global gathering honors Confucius' legacy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Global gathering honors Confucius' legacy

China Daily  

The 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival, which kicked off on Sept 27 in Qufu, Jining, is officially underway in Shandong province. Qufu is also set to host a global tour of Confucian temples and academies as part of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival. The "Confucius in My Eyes" Global Gen Z Photo, Short-video and Writing Contest has …

Dialogue with Confucius: Mutual Learning Among Civilizations
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dialogue with Confucius: Mutual Learning Among Civilizations

China Daily  

CULTURAL FESTIVAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO INFLUENCE OF CONFUCIUS The 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival is kicking off on Friday in Qufu, a county-level city in Jining, East China's Shandong province. With the theme of "Dialogue with Confucius, Mutual Learning Among Civilizations", this year's event is mainly hosted by the Shandong provincial government, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and …

Cultural festival plays tribute to influence of Confucius
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cultural festival plays tribute to influence of Confucius

China Daily  

The 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival is kicking off on Friday in Qufu, a county-level city in Jining, East China's Shandong province. Key platform Over the past few years, the global online memorial has become an important opportunity and platform for people to learn about Confucius and traditional Chinese culture, organizers said. To promote traditional culture overseas, this year's …

2024 China Confucius Fest celebrates 2,575 years of philosophy
2 months, 4 weeks ago

2024 China Confucius Fest celebrates 2,575 years of philosophy

China Daily  

The 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong province, is set to begin on Sept 27, celebrating 2,575 years since the birth of the Chinese philosopher. The festival will feature a ceremony honoring the legacy of Confucianism, a global exploration of Confucius temples and academies and a diverse array of 100 cultural showcases, exhibitions and folk experiences centered …

Shandong set to host global Confucian heritage gathering
3 months ago

Shandong set to host global Confucian heritage gathering

China Daily  

Shandong province, the birthplace of Confucius, is set to host a global tracing tour of Confucian temples and academies as part of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival. The event will bring together scholars, experts, and administrators from Confucian temples and academies worldwide to discuss the preservation and promotion of Confucian heritage. Shandong boasts the largest number of Confucian …

2024 China Confucius Fest celebrates 2,575 years of philosophy
3 months ago

2024 China Confucius Fest celebrates 2,575 years of philosophy

China Daily  

The 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong province, is set to begin on Sept 27, celebrating 2,575 years since the birth of the Chinese philosopher. The festival will feature a ceremony honoring the legacy of Confucianism, a global exploration of Confucius temples and academies and a diverse array of 100 cultural showcases, exhibitions and folk experiences centered …

Ceremony kicks off cultural, tourism activities in Shandong
3 months ago

Ceremony kicks off cultural, tourism activities in Shandong

China Daily  

On Sept 15, Qufu, Jining, Shandong province hosts a spectacular opening ceremony for the upcoming cultural and tourism activities of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival. On Sept 15, Qufu, Jining, Shandong province, the birthplace of Confucius, hosted a spectacular opening ceremony for the upcoming cultural and tourism activities of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival. From Sept …

Ceremony kicks off cultural, tourism activities in Shandong
3 months ago

Ceremony kicks off cultural, tourism activities in Shandong

China Daily  

On Sept 15, Qufu, Jining, Shandong province hosts a spectacular opening ceremony for the upcoming cultural and tourism activities of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival. On Sept 15, Qufu, Jining, Shandong province, the birthplace of Confucius, hosted a spectacular opening ceremony for the upcoming cultural and tourism activities of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival. From Sept …

Night tour economy boosts cultural tourism vitality in Jining
4 months ago

Night tour economy boosts cultural tourism vitality in Jining

China Daily  

Qufu, a county-level city in Jining, Shandong province, is actively pioneering new night tourism experiences and cultivating a hub for nocturnal cultural and tourism consumption. The colorful night economy is gaining popualrity, with a 21 percent year-on-year increase in tourists to Qufu's key attractions and a total of 7.74 million visitors in the first seven months of this year. The …

Yiyuan county hosts enchanting Qixi Festival celebration
4 months, 1 week ago

Yiyuan county hosts enchanting Qixi Festival celebration

China Daily  

On the evening of Aug 9, the Niulang Zhinu scenic area in Yiyuan county, Zibo, served as the focal point of national celebrations through its Qixi-themed cultural event. Visitors from across China flocked along the picturesque Yihe River in Shandong, immersing themselves in the enchanting tale of Niulang, a cow herder, and Zhinu, a weaver. The event presented an exclusive …

Nishan Forum celebrates cultural exchanges, shared progress
5 months, 1 week ago

Nishan Forum celebrates cultural exchanges, shared progress

China Daily  

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, a two-day event held in Qufu, Shandong province, came to a close on July 11 amidst a lively atmosphere. The forum brought together nearly 400 international guests from 63 countries, aiming to draw wisdom from traditional culture to better address global challenges and advance human civilization. The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations …

Nishan Forum celebrates cultural exchanges, shared progress
5 months, 1 week ago

Nishan Forum celebrates cultural exchanges, shared progress

China Daily  

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, a two-day event held in Qufu, Shandong province, came to a close on July 11 amidst a lively atmosphere. The forum brought together nearly 400 international guests from 63 countries, aiming to draw wisdom from traditional culture to better address global challenges and advance human civilization. The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations …

Forum on world civilizations attracts global attention
5 months, 1 week ago

Forum on world civilizations attracts global attention

China Daily  

The expanding range of topics covered in Nishan, spanning academia, international politics, sports, culture, and traditional Chinese medicine, highlights an urgent need for shared global values vital for addressing multifaceted global challenges. The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opened in the hometown of Confucius at the foot of Nishan Mountain in Qufu, Shandong province, on July 10, bringing together …

Forum on civilizations comes to home of Confucius
5 months, 1 week ago

Forum on civilizations comes to home of Confucius

China Daily  

A news conference on Monday afternoon in Nishan, Qufu, Shandong province, highlighted the 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations which will open on Wednesday. The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations is set to kick off on Wednesday in Nishan, Qufu, Shandong province — known as the birthplace of Confucius. The two-day forum — themed "Traditional Culture and Modern Civilization" …

Forum on world civilizations attracts global attention
5 months, 1 week ago

Forum on world civilizations attracts global attention

China Daily  

The expanding range of topics covered in Nishan, spanning academia, international politics, sports, culture, and traditional Chinese medicine, highlights an urgent need for shared global values vital for addressing multifaceted global challenges. The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opened in the hometown of Confucius at the foot of Nishan Mountain in Qufu, Shandong province, on July 10, bringing together …

Forum on world civilizations attracts global attention
5 months, 1 week ago

Forum on world civilizations attracts global attention

China Daily  

The expanding range of topics covered in Nishan, spanning academia, international politics, sports, culture, and traditional Chinese medicine, highlights an urgent need for shared global values vital for addressing multifaceted global challenges. The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opened in the hometown of Confucius at the foot of Nishan Mountain in Qufu, Shandong province, on July 10, bringing together …

Forum on world civilizations attracts global attention
5 months, 1 week ago

Forum on world civilizations attracts global attention

China Daily  

The expanding range of topics covered in Nishan, spanning academia, international politics, sports, culture, and traditional Chinese medicine, highlights an urgent need for shared global values vital for addressing multifaceted global challenges. The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opened in the hometown of Confucius at the foot of Nishan Mountain in Qufu, Shandong province, on July 10, bringing together …

Forum on civilizations comes to home of Confucius
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Forum on civilizations comes to home of Confucius

China Daily  

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations is set to kick off on July 10 in Nishan, Qufu, Shandong province — known as the birthplace of Confucius. The two-day forum — themed "Traditional Culture and Modern Civilization" — will cover topics such as civilizational exchanges and mutual learning amid global challenges, Chinese-style and Western modernization, civilization inheritance, innovation in the …

Forum on civilizations comes to home of Confucius
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Forum on civilizations comes to home of Confucius

China Daily  

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations is set to kick off on July 10 in Nishan, Qufu, Shandong province — known as the birthplace of Confucius. The two-day forum — themed "Traditional Culture and Modern Civilization" — will cover topics such as civilizational exchanges and mutual learning amid global challenges, Chinese-style and Western modernization, civilization inheritance, innovation in the …

Forum on civilizations comes to home of Confucius
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Forum on civilizations comes to home of Confucius

China Daily  

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations is set to kick off on July 10 in Nishan, Qufu, Shandong province — known as the birthplace of Confucius. The two-day forum — themed "Traditional Culture and Modern Civilization" — will cover topics such as civilizational exchanges and mutual learning amid global challenges, Chinese-style and Western modernization, civilization inheritance, innovation in the …

Forum on civilizations comes to home of Confucius
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Forum on civilizations comes to home of Confucius

China Daily  

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations is set to kick off on July 10 in Nishan, Qufu, Shandong province — known as the birthplace of Confucius. The two-day forum — themed "Traditional Culture and Modern Civilization" — will cover topics such as civilizational exchanges and mutual learning amid global challenges, Chinese-style and Western modernization, civilization inheritance, innovation in the …

Forum on civilizations comes to home of Confucius
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Forum on civilizations comes to home of Confucius

China Daily  

A news conference on Monday afternoon in Nishan, Qufu, Shandong province, highlighted the 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations which will open on Wednesday. The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations is set to kick off on Wednesday in Nishan, Qufu, Shandong province — known as the birthplace of Confucius. The two-day forum — themed "Traditional Culture and Modern Civilization" …

Qufu embraces traditional culture to fuel high-quality development
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Qufu embraces traditional culture to fuel high-quality development

China Daily  

Located in East China's Shandong province, Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, is painting a vibrant picture of harmony and prosperity by seamlessly integrating its rich traditional culture into its high-quality development. From lively neighborhood events to grand cultural performances, Qufu is committed to preserving and promoting its cultural heritage while fostering a strong sense of community spirit. By incorporating traditional …

Qufu embraces traditional culture to fuel high-quality development
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Qufu embraces traditional culture to fuel high-quality development

China Daily  

Located in East China's Shandong province, Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, is painting a vibrant picture of harmony and prosperity by seamlessly integrating its rich traditional culture into its high-quality development. From lively neighborhood events to grand cultural performances, Qufu is committed to preserving and promoting its cultural heritage while fostering a strong sense of community spirit. By incorporating traditional …

The wisdom of Confucius still has me transfixed
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The wisdom of Confucius still has me transfixed

China Daily  

It is a memory that will forever be etched in my mind. I could never have imagined that nearly 16 years later, thanks to China Daily and the hospitality and kindness of the Cyberspace Administration of Shandong, I would be part of a group of international media invited to visit Qufu, the hometown of Confucius. Located in Jining in Shandong …

The wisdom of Confucius still has me transfixed
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The wisdom of Confucius still has me transfixed

China Daily  

It is a memory that will forever be etched in my mind. I could never have imagined that nearly 16 years later, thanks to China Daily and the hospitality and kindness of the Cyberspace Administration of Shandong, I would be part of a group of international media invited to visit Qufu, the hometown of Confucius. Located in Jining in Shandong …

Qufu serves up buffet of hands-on experience for media guests
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Qufu serves up buffet of hands-on experience for media guests

China Daily  

Sirerol Gonzalez Noel, a member of the "A Date with China 2024 – Meet Shandong" international media tour, learn to make shadow puppets in Qufu, East China’s Shandong province, on June 2, 2024. A group of foreign correspondents and social media influencers based in China visited Qufu, a county-level city of Jining in East China's Shandong province, from Sunday to …

Qufu serves up buffet of hands-on experience for media guests
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Qufu serves up buffet of hands-on experience for media guests

China Daily  

Sirerol Gonzalez Noel, a member of the "A Date with China 2024 – Meet Shandong" international media tour, learn to make shadow puppets in Qufu, East China's Shandong province, on June 2, 2024. A group of foreign correspondents and social media influencers based in China visited Qufu, a county-level city of Jining in East China's Shandong province, from Sunday to …

Qufu serves up buffet of hands-on experience for media guests
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Qufu serves up buffet of hands-on experience for media guests

China Daily  

Sirerol Gonzalez Noel, a member of the "A Date with China 2024 – Meet Shandong" international media tour, learn to make shadow puppets in Qufu, East China's Shandong province, on June 2, 2024. A group of foreign correspondents and social media influencers based in China visited Qufu, a county-level city of Jining in East China's Shandong province, from Sunday to …

Qufu serves up buffet of hands-on experience for media guests
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Qufu serves up buffet of hands-on experience for media guests

China Daily  

Sirerol Gonzalez Noel, a member of the "A Date with China 2024 – Meet Shandong" international media tour, learn to make shadow puppets in Qufu, East China’s Shandong province, on June 2, 2024. A group of foreign correspondents and social media influencers based in China visited Qufu, a county-level city of Jining in East China's Shandong province, from Sunday to …

Qufu serves up buffet of hands-on experience for media guests
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Qufu serves up buffet of hands-on experience for media guests

China Daily  

Sirerol Gonzalez Noel, a member of the "A Date with China 2024 – Meet Shandong" international media tour, learn to make shadow puppets in Qufu, East China's Shandong province, on June 2, 2024. A group of foreign correspondents and social media influencers based in China visited Qufu, a county-level city of Jining in East China's Shandong province, from Sunday to …

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu

China Daily  

Foreign correspondents and social media influencers show their Chinese calligraphy works at the launch ceremony of the "A Date with China 2024: Meet Shandong" international media tour in Qufu of Jining city, East China's Shandong province on June 2, 2024. A group of China-based foreign correspondents and social media influencers visited the Confucius Museum on June 2 in Qufu of …

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu

China Daily  

Foreign correspondents and social media influencers show their Chinese calligraphy works at the launch ceremony of the "A Date with China 2024: Meet Shandong" international media tour in Qufu of Jining city, East China's Shandong province on June 2, 2024. A group of China-based foreign correspondents and social media influencers visited the Confucius Museum on June 2 in Qufu of …

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu

China Daily  

Foreign correspondents and social media influencers show their Chinese calligraphy works at the launch ceremony of the "A Date with China 2024: Meet Shandong" international media tour in Qufu of Jining city, East China's Shandong province on June 2, 2024. A group of China-based foreign correspondents and social media influencers visited the Confucius Museum on Sunday in Qufu of Jining …

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu

China Daily  

Foreign correspondents and social media influencers show their Chinese calligraphy works at the launch ceremony of the "A Date with China 2024: Meet Shandong" international media tour in Qufu of Jining city, East China's Shandong province on June 2, 2024. A group of China-based foreign correspondents and social media influencers visited the Confucius Museum on Sunday in Qufu of Jining …

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Media guests explore Confucius Museum in Qufu

China Daily  

Foreign correspondents and social media influencers show their Chinese calligraphy works at the launch ceremony of the "A Date with China 2024: Meet Shandong" international media tour in Qufu of Jining city, East China's Shandong province on June 2, 2024. A group of China-based foreign correspondents and social media influencers visited the Confucius Museum on Sunday in Qufu of Jining …

Qufu's night tourism innovation enlivens economy
7 months ago

Qufu's night tourism innovation enlivens economy

China Daily  

Every day at 7:30 pm, colorful lights illuminate the Wanren Palace wall, encircling the Ming Dynasty ancient city of Qufu. Qufu in Jining, Shandong province, is developing night tourism experiences centered around the Ming Dynasty Ancient City and Liaohe River. Data from a local official in the Lucheng sub-district of Qufu shows that cultural night tours have extended the average …

Qufu's night tourism innovation enlivens economy
7 months ago

Qufu's night tourism innovation enlivens economy

China Daily  

Every day at 7:30 pm, colorful lights illuminate the Wanren Palace wall, encircling the Ming Dynasty ancient city of Qufu. Qufu in Jining, Shandong province, is developing night tourism experiences centered around the Ming Dynasty Ancient City and Liaohe River. Data from a local official in the Lucheng sub-district of Qufu shows that cultural night tours have extended the average …

Confucius' birthplace cashes in on rural tourism
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Confucius' birthplace cashes in on rural tourism

China Daily  

Nestled at the foot of Nishan Mountain, often considered the birthplace of Confucius, in Qufu, Shandong province, Luyuan new village is making strides in rural vitalization. The central role of Confucian culture in the village's rural tourism economy has given it a distinct competitive edge compared to other rural tourism destinations. Luyuan's success in attracting tourists through its cultural advantages …

Confucius' birthplace cashes in on rural tourism
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Confucius' birthplace cashes in on rural tourism

China Daily  

Villagers make silk paintings in Luyuan new village on June 8. GUO XULEI/XINHUA Luyuan's success in attracting tourists through its cultural advantages exemplifies Qufu's attempts to leverage its rich cultural heritage for comprehensive rural vitalization. In addition to the thriving rural tourism sector, the preservation and development of intangible cultural heritage in the countryside play a vital role in rural …

Confucius' birthplace cashes in on rural tourism
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Confucius' birthplace cashes in on rural tourism

China Daily  

Workers water plants in a homestay in Luyuan new village in Qufu, Shandong province, on Nov 2. YANG GUOQING/XINHUA Nestled at the foot of Nishan Mountain, often considered the birthplace of Confucius, in Qufu, Shandong province, Luyuan new village is making strides in rural vitalization. Benefiting from its strategic location and cultural advantages, the village is now home to more …

Shandong vitalizes traditional culture
1 year ago

Shandong vitalizes traditional culture

China Daily  

Expats try their hands at tying Chinese knots during a cultural event in Shandong. The province has in recent years been actively promoting the creative transformation and innovative development of fine traditional Chinese culture. The Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, which was named after the birthplace of Confucius, has been one of Shandong's major platforms to promote traditional Chinese culture. …

Shandong rekindles fine traditional culture
1 year, 1 month ago

Shandong rekindles fine traditional culture

China Daily  

The ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, Shandong province, is set to break new ground with expanded international participation and an unwavering commitment to openness. Shandong, the birthplace of Confucian culture and an important birthplace of Chinese civilization, adheres to tradition while also innovating, allowing traditional Chinese culture to shine in the new era, local media reported. In …

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