The 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival is kicking off on Friday in Qufu, Shandong province.
The festival, which lasts until October 7, aims to better explore and showcase the contemporary value of Confucian culture and enhance the international dissemination of Chinese culture.
With the theme of "Dialogue with Confucius, Mutual Learning Among Civilizations", this year's event is mainly organized by the Shandong provincial government, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the National Commission of China for UNESCO.
Five major events, including a Confucius memorial ceremony and a global exploration of Confucian temples and academies, will be held during the festival.
In addition, there will be 100 cultural and tourist performances, exhibitions, and folk experience activities.
Over 370 guests from 36 foreign countries as well as China's Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions have been invited to attend the festival, including ambassadors and consuls from countries such as Armenia, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand.
Shandong has a well-connected transportation network, a variety of delicious cuisines, and a diverse range of accommodation options, providing visitors with a comfortable and hassle-free travel experience.
Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, offers more than just visiting Confucian heritage.
Tourists can enjoy spectacular performances and shows themed around Confucianism and participate in various traditional cultural activities such as calligraphy, paper-cutting, and seal-carving.
Moreover, regular workshops on Confucian culture are held in local schools and communities to cultivate children's morality and integrate traditional culture into residents' daily lives.
Throughout the year, tourists can take part in different folk festivals and traditional cultural activities across the province to experience its artistic creativity and cultural diversity.
Shandong also features a well-connected transportation network, multiple culinary delights, and a wide variety of accommodation choices, ensuring a comfortable and seamless travel experience for visitors.
