A celebration of culture: Qufu's Nishan Forum showcases classical arts

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opened in Shandong's Qufu, the hometown of Confucius, on July 10, bringing together nearly 400 international guests from 63 countries, both numbers mark...

Date：2024-07-22

US professor sees Confucian values as timeless guides in modern era

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations is being held in Qufu, Shandong province, the hometown of Confucius, from July 10 to 11, aiming to promote traditional Chinese culture and strengthen in...

Date：2024-07-22

Exploring Confucian values in modern society: Insights from Roger T. Ames

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations is being held in Qufu, Shandong province, the hometown of Confucius, from July 10 to 11, aiming to promote traditional Chinese culture and strengthen in...

Date：2024-07-22

Confucianism enhances modern civilization, cultural preservation with global appeal

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations is being held in Qufu, Shandong province, the hometown of Confucius, from July 10 to 11, aiming to promote traditional Chinese culture and strengthen in...

Date：2024-07-22

Ehsan Doostmohammadi: Confucianism shows global appeal, enduring influence

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations is being held in Qufu, Shandong province, the hometown of Confucius, from July 10 to 11, aiming to promote traditional Chinese culture and strengthen in...

Date：2024-07-22

Confucius culture highlights shared ethical wisdom among different cultures

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations is being held in Qufu, Shandong province, the hometown of Confucius, from July 10 to 11, aiming to promote traditional Chinese culture and strengthen in...

Date：2024-07-22

Fang Xudong: Civilizations flourish through exchanges, mutual learning

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, which is being held in Qufu, Shandong province, the hometown of Confucius, from July 10 to 11, aims to promote traditional Chinese culture and strength...

Date：2024-07-22

Italian expert: Confucius and global unity explored at Nishan forum

On July 9, 10 and 11, I had the pleasure, and the privilege, of participating as an international guest at the 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations.

Date：2024-07-22

Luyuan Town in Qufu captivates media expats

Located in the second phase of Nishan Sacred Land, Luyuan Town beckons visitors with its tranquil charm, like a hidden utopia.

Date：2024-07-22

Insights from the 10th Nishan Forum

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, held on July 10-11 in Qufu, Shandong province, brought together nearly 400 international guests from 63 countries, aiming to draw wisdom from tradition...

Date：2024-07-22

Nishan Forum celebrates cultural exchanges, shared progress

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.

Date：2024-07-22

Global forum in east China aims to promote shared human values

A two-day forum was held at the birthplace of Chinese philosopher Confucius, aiming at promoting the human values advocated by the Global Civilization Initiative and a community with a shared futur...

Date：2024-07-13

How the Nishan Forum bridges civilizations through dialogue and exchange

In 2021, during the China-Greece Year of Culture and Tourism, a sculpture titled "Divine Encounter" was placed at the foot of the Parthenon on Acropolis Hill in Athens, Greece.

Date：2024-07-11

East China city greets Nishan Forum with series of activities

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations kicked off on Wednesday.

Date：2024-07-11

10th Nishan Forum on World Civilization to foster global dialogue on tradition and modernity

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday in Nishan, Qufu, East China’s Shandong Province, will convene nearly 400 international guests from 63 countries.

Date：2024-07-11

Traditional culture and modernization discussed at forum on civilization

Participants in a forum that opened on Wednesday in Qufu, Shandong province, the hometown of Confucius, said the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence embody the wisdom of Confucius, such as the ...

Date：2024-07-11

Starting from Nishan Written on the Occasion of the 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations

The majestic Nishan，situated in the ancient State of Lu，is the revered birthplace of Confucius，whose thoughts have long guided humanity.

Date：2024-07-10

10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations to be held from July 10 to 11

The 10thNishan Forum on World Civilizationswill be heldfromJuly 10to11 in Nishan, Qufu city, China’s Shandong province, according to a press conference held on July 8.

Date：2024-07-09

Survey gauges global interest in Confucius

"Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself" is the most well-known saying by Confucius among foreigners who took part in an online survey.

Date：2024-07-09

Highlights of 9th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations

Highlights of 9th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations

Date：2023-10-11

“Confucian Studies of the Past Decade” Released to Promote Internationalization of Chinese Confuciansim

On September 26th, the Nishan World Confucianism Summit Forum, hosted by the Shandong Academy of Social Sciences, Shandong University, and the Nishan World Centerfor ConfucianStudies, was held in Q...

Date：2023-10-11

Nishan Forum on World Civilization:Copyrightpivotal for sustaining traditional culture

How can copyright empower the creative transformation and development of fine traditional Chinese culture? Industry representatives, expertsand scholars were looking for an answer at the9th Nishan ...

Date：2023-10-11

Nishan youth event lauds cultural exchanges

A friend's accident and subsequent recovery through acupuncture many years ago first introduced Ehsan Doostmohammadi to the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine, and marked the beginning of his...

Date：2023-10-10

Ancient answers to modern questions

Forum emphasizes vital contributions that harmony in diversity can bring to today's troubled world, Yang Feiyue and Zhao Ruixue report in Qufu, Shandong.

Date：2023-10-10

Forum discusses need for common values

The broadening scope of discussions in Nishan— from academia to international politics, culture and traditional Chinese medicine— underlines an urgent need for shared global values vital for addr...

Date：2023-09-28

Forum held to promote modernization of East Asia based on Confucian culture

The Nishan World Confucianism Summit Forum was held in Qufu, East China's Shandong province on Sept 26 with the aim of discussing how Confucianism has promoted the modernization of East Asia.

Date：2023-09-28

Splendid light show glitters in beautiful Nishan

The waterscape light show with the theme "Long Distance Separates No Bosom Friends" was staged in Nishan Mountain, Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, on Monday. The wonderful collision of l...

Date：2023-09-27

Nishan Chinese-Foreign University Forum held in Qufu

The Nishan Chinese-Foreign University Forum, a sub-forum of the ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, was held in Qufu, hometown of Confucius in East China's Shandong province on Sept 26.

Date：2023-09-27

Museum forum held to promote mutual learning between civilizations

Museum experts from around the world gathered in Qufu, hometown of Confucius in East China's Shandong province, for a forum on cultural relics on Sept 26.

Date：2023-09-27

Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations held in Qufu, E China

Held from Tuesday to Thursday in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), the forum offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts in cultural st...

Date：2023-09-27

Grand cultural feast to boost exchanges between civilizations

The 9th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, which will be held in Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu, East China's Shandong province, from Sept 26 to 28, will offer an internationalized platform for stren...

Date：2023-09-25

Nishan forum to release report on Confucianism

A report on the development of Confucianism in the past decade will be released during the ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations which will be held from Sept 26 to 28 in Qufu, Shandong province...

Date：2023-09-25

Why is Confucianism never a 'dead' thought in China?

In the coming week, China will commemorate the birth of a two-millenia-old sage. Confucius remains one of the most renowned Chinese philosophers around the world, and his thoughts are laid in the c...

Date：2023-09-25

Confucius through the eyes of world renowned figures - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Editor's note:Confucius, a revered Chinese philosopher, holds an esteemed position as one of the most influential figures in history due to his profound teachings on ethics, morality, and social ha...

Date：2023-09-21

Nishan Forum on World Civilizations to kick off in Qufu

The ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations and the 2023 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival will be held in the hometown of Confucius at the foot of Nishan Mountain in Qufu, S...

Date：2023-09-21

Nishan Forum on World Civilizations to kick off in Qufu

The ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations and the 2023 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival will be held in the hometown of Confucius at the foot of Nishan Mountain in Qufu, S...

Date：2023-09-21

Confucius through the eyes of world renowned figures - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Editor's note:Confucius, a revered Chinese philosopher, holds an esteemed position as one of the most influential figures in history due to his profound teachings on ethics, morality, and social ha...

Date：2023-09-21

Forum highlighting beauty of Eastern and Western clothing held in Italy

The Beauty of Eastern and Western Clothing Forum, a sub-forum of the ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, was held on Sept 17 in Milan, Italy during the Milan Fashion Week.

Date：2023-09-21

Award ceremony for 3rd China International Chinese Clothing Design Competition held in Italy

On September 17, the award ceremony for the finals of the 3rdChina International Chinese Clothing Design Competition was held for the first time outside China at the ADI Design Museum in Milan.

Date：2023-09-20

Oriental Aesthetics Forum of Nishan Forum on World Civilizations Held in Milan, Italy

Under the theme of “Chinese Culture and Oriental Aesthetics,”the Oriental Aesthetics Forum of the Nishan Forum on World Civilizations was held in Milan, Italy, on May 4. As the third overseas sub...

Date：2023-05-09

Nishan Forum on Classical Civilizations Successfully Held in Vienna

The Nishan Forum on Classical Civilizations under the theme “exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and western cultures” was successfully held at the Vienna International Centre on May 2....

Date：2023-05-04

Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations Thailand Sub-forum Successfully Held

The “Chinese Confucianism Study” Thailand Sub-forum of the Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations was held in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 18. Chinese people from home and abroad, experts, scho...

Date：2023-04-21

Wishing Benevolence, Courtesy, and Harmony upon the World 2022 Online Worship of the Confucian Sacrificial Rites Successfully Held

Wishing benevolence, courtesy, and harmony upon the world. The 2022 Online Worship of the Confucian Sacrificial Rites was successfully held on September 28 to commemorate the 2,573rdyear since the ...

Date：2022-10-02

Hello，Confucius!

Date：2022-10-01

Mainstream Chinese philosophies present a different image of China to the world

Date：2022-10-01

First Nishan World Forum on Culture of Confucian Entrepreneurs Successfully Held

Let Confucianism nourish entrepreneurship and initiate a common dialogue on business civilization in the new era. The first Nishan World Forum on Culture of Confucian Entrepreneurs was opened in Ni...

Date：2022-09-30

Dialogue on Civilizations across Time and Space - 2022 Nishan Dialogue on Chinese and Greek Classical Civilizations

An ideological dialogue focusing on Chinese and Greek classical civilizations was held in Qufu on the afternoon of September 27, witnessing the interaction, exchange, and mutual learning between Ch...

Date：2022-09-30

“Confucius and Tolstoy: Conversations across Time and Space” - Ideological Conversations between Confucius and Tolstoy Held in Qufu

The “Confucius and Tolstoy: Conversations across Time and Space” - Ideological Conversations between Confucius and Tolstoywas successfully held in Qufu on September 26 by the Foreign Affairs Offi...

Date：2022-09-30

Nishan Forum on Overseas Chinese Held in Qufu to Help Chinese Culture “Go Global”

Under the guidance of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, the Nishan Forum on Overseas Chinese was hosted in Qufu on the afternoon of September 26 by the Overseas Chinese Affa...

Date：2022-09-30

“Classics of Excellent Traditional Chinese Culture: Exhibition on Fine Works of China Calligraphy and Seal Cutting” Opened in Qufu

The “Classics of Excellent Traditional Chinese Culture: Exhibition on Fine Worksof China Calligraphy and Seal Cutting” was opened on the sacred land of Nishan, Qufu,on the morning of September 26...

Date：2022-09-30

Discussion about “Innovative Transformation and Development” at Nishan Forum on Arts: Literary and Artistic Creations in New Era Should Respond to “Questions on the World”

On September 26, the Nishan Forum on Arts under The Eighth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations was held on the sacred land of Nishan, Qufu.

Date：2022-09-28

First Nishan World Forum on Culture of Confucian Entrepreneurs Successfully Held

Let Confucianism nourish entrepreneurship and initiate a common dialogue on business civilization in the new era. The first Nishan World Forum on Culture of Confucian Entrepreneurs was opened in Ni...

Date：2022-09-28

Listen to “Voice of Youth”: Nishan Forum on Global Youth Held

The Nishan Forum on Global Youth was held in Qufu, Shandong on the afternoon of September 26. The forum seeks to expand on the important statements made by General Secretary Xi Jinping on strengthe...

Date：2022-09-28

Nishan Forum on Overseas Chinese Held in Qufu to Help Chinese Culture “Go Global”

Under the guidance of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, the Nishan Forum on Overseas Chinese was hosted in Qufu on the afternoon of September 26 by the Overseas Chinese Affa...

Date：2022-09-28

Nishan International Mayors’ Dialogue on “Cultural Inclusiveness and City Image” Successfully Held

The Nishan International Mayors’Dialogue under The Eighth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations was held in Qufu, Jining on September 26. Nearly 40 pairs of Shandong’s international sister city rep...

Date：2022-09-28

The Eighth Nishan Forum on World Civilization Nishan Forum on Literature was successfully held

Date：2022-09-28

Nishan Forum on Cultural Heritage was held in Qufu, Shandong Province

Date：2022-09-28

From history to the future, the Exhibition "Chinese Handicrafts · Shandong Handicrafts" opening

　On the morning of September 26th, the Exhibition of “Chinese Handicrafts · Shandong Handicrafts” was opened in Nishan Sacredland in Qufu. The exhibition aims to implement the important spirit ...

Date：2022-09-28

Live: Opening ceremony of the 2022 China International Confucius Cultural Festival

The 2022 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival (ICCF) and the 8th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations kick off in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, the hometown of Confuci...

Date：2022-09-27

VR technology promotes Confucian culture internationally

A metaverse news conference entitled "2022 Honoring Confucius Online" was held in Jining on Sept 20. The VR technology enables traditional Confucian culture to transcend spatial boundaries, offerin...

Date：2022-09-23

Video: What does Kong Zhong say to Nishan Forum

Date：2022-09-23

Ilya A. Kanaev's video marks 4-day countdown to the 8th Nishan Forum

Date：2022-09-23

Confucius quote: 学而时习之，不亦乐乎

Editor's Note: The Analects, a collection of Confucius' sayings from over 2,000 years ago, still has significant influence on the Chinese way of thinking and the cultural values in modern times.

Date：2022-09-23

Opening Ceremony of Class 2022 Specialized Graduate Students in Excellent Traditional Chinese Culture at Joint Graduate School of Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies Held

Date：2022-09-05

Symposium on Mencius’s Thoughts and Their Influence on Chinese History Held

Date：2022-09-05

Confucian Humanism and the 3rd International Youth Forum on Confucianism Opens

Date：2022-09-05

The Official Website and WeChat Account of Joint Graduate School of Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies Launched

Date：2022-09-05

Gallery: Visiting Mencius Family Mansion and Temple to Achieve Qi and Erudition

Date：2022-09-05

Gallery: A Visit to Trace the Custom and Culture Left by Duke of Zhou and to Experience the Ritual and Musical Culture

Date：2022-09-05

Gallery: Experiencing Confucianism in Life—Over 300 Specialized Graduate Students in Excellent Traditional Chinese Culture Visit Confucius Research Institute of China

Date：2022-09-05

Joint Graduate School of Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies Holds Seminar on Cultivation of Excellent Traditional Chinese Culture Students

Date：2022-09-05

"Study Tour of 100 Doctoral Candidates in Shandong" of the Joint Graduate School of Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies Concludes in Qufu

A meeting to conclude the "Study Tour of 100 Doctoral Candidates in Shandong" of the Joint Graduate School of Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies was held on the evening of September 29th in ...

Date：2021-10-08

School Opening Ceremony for the First Confucianism Doctoral Candidates of the Joint Graduate School of Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies

The School Opening Ceremony for the First Confucianism Doctoral Candidates of the Joint Graduate School of Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies was held on September 29th, in Qufu, Shandong, m...

Date：2021-10-08

Inauguration of Research Base for Confucianism Postgraduate Program of Ministry of Education and other Programs

On the afternoon of September 29th, the Research Base for Confucianism Postgraduate Program of Ministry of Education, the Joint Graduate School Secretariat of Nishan World Center for Confucian Stud...

Date：2021-10-08

Over 170 Chinese and International Scholars Reach “Nishan Consensus”

The 2021 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival and the 7th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations closed in Nishan, the birthplace of Confucius, on September 28th. After 30 panel disc...

Date：2021-09-29

The 2021 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival and the 7th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations Concludes

The closing ceremony of the 2021 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival and the 7th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations was held in Nishan Conference Center on the afternoon of Sept...

Date：2021-09-29

Famous Scholars Gather at Nishan Forum on World Civilizations to Discuss Global Changes and Trend of Contemporary Human Civilizations

On September 27, during the first high-level panel discussion of the 7th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, Chen Lai, Dean of Tsinghua Academy of Chinese Learning and Vice President of Internatio...

Date：2021-09-29

Spread Nishan Voice through Dialogue and Contribute Shandong Strength via Cooperation

The 2021 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival and the 7th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opened in Qufu, Shandong, on September 27th. Over 500 scholars and guests attended th...

Date：2021-09-28

Awarding Ceremony of the 16th UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy Is Held

Awarding Ceremony of the 16th UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy and the Launching Ceremony of the Confucius Cultural Week for Chinese and Foreign Students was held on the evening of September 27t...

Date：2021-09-28

The 2021 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival and the 7th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations Opens

The 2021 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival and the 7th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opened in Qufu, Shandong, on September 27th. Over 500 scholars and guests attended th...

Date：2021-09-28

2021 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival and the 7th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations Held

From Sept. 27 to Sept. 28, Qufu City of Shandong Province held the 2021 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival and the 7th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations. Present online and of...

Date：2021-09-29

Foreign media group visits Nishan Sacred Land

The group of foreign reporters on the"World Media Focusing on the Culture of Shandong" trip continued their tour of the Nishan Sacred Land in Qufu, Shandong province on Sept 28.

Date：2021-09-29

Confucius Cultural Festival enlightens expats on Chinese culture

The 2021 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival and the 7th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations was held in Qufu, a county-level city in Jining, East China's Shandong province, from...

Date：2021-09-29

UNESCO names winners of Confucius Prize for Literacy

Three educational programs were honored with this year's UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy on Monday in Qufu, Shandong province. All three used digital platforms to promote basic literacy.

Date：2021-09-29

Intl forum seeks to promote greater understanding of TCM culture

As part of the two-day 7th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, the Forum on Traditional Chinese Medicine is held on Monday in Qufu, Shandong province to promote cultural exchanges and improve unde...

Date：2021-09-29

Confucius Prize for Literacy awarded in east China

Date：2021-09-28

7th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opens in Qufu

The opening ceremony for the 7th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations was held in Qufu, Jining, East China's Shandong province on Sept 27.

Date：2021-09-28

Forum on Confucius culture opens in east China

People attend the 7th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, a forum on Confucius culture, in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 27, 2021.

Date：2021-09-28

2021 Confucius festival to be opened to global audience

A two-day cultural event in honor of the 2,572nd birthday of Confucius will open at the Confucius Temple in Qufu, hometown of Confucius, in east China's Shandong Province on September 28.

Date：2021-09-25

The Confucius Cultural Week for Chinese and Foreign young Students initiated at the Confucius Cultural Festival and the Nishan World Civilization Forum for the first time

The "2021 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival, 7th Nishan World Civilization Forum" will be held from September 27 to 28 in Qufu, Shandong province. As scheduled, the Award Cerem...

Date：2021-09-19

The 7th World Civilization Forum 2021 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival will open in Qufu on September 27

The 2021 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival and the 7th Nisan World Civilization Forum to Kick off in Qufu on September 27

Date：2021-09-19

Special advancement meeting for preparatory work of The 7th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations is kicked off

On the morning of August 11, Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies (Secretariat of China Confucius Foundation) held a special advancement meeting for preparatory work of The 7th Nishan Forum o...

Date：2021-08-26

The 3rd Seminar on "Confucian Culture and Confucian Merchant Spirit in the New Era" opens in Jinan

On July 8, The 3rd Seminar on "Confucian Culture and Confucian Merchant Spirit in the New Era", a warm-up co-sponsored by Shandong Provincial Socialist Institute, the Federation of Industry and Com...

Date：2021-08-26

The special scheduling meeting of The 7th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opens in Jinan

On the afternoon of July 17, the Publicity Department of CPC Shandong Provincial Committee and Nishan World Center for Confucian Studies held a special scheduling meeting together for The 7th Nish...

Date：2021-08-26

Qufu sets a model for practicing the policy of "creatively transforming and developing fine traditional Chinese culture"

As an important birthplace of Chinese civilization and the cradle of Confucian culture, Qufu, Shandong boasts a wealth of unique historical and cultural resources. It has always been an important ...

Date：2021-08-26

Shandong is welcoming significant breakthroughs in building itself a cultural powerhouse with firm cultural confidence

As a new development stage is ongoing, culture will play an important role to cope with risks and challenges on the way forward. Only by building stronger cultural confidence and promoting cultura...

Date：2021-08-26

Shandong pools the strong spiritual strength to make the province a modern power in the new era

Since the 18th National Congress of the CPC, General Secretary Xi Jinping has delivered important speeches and given important instructions during his several inspection visits to Shandong Provinc...

Date：2021-08-26

Shandong revivifies traditional culture by both "conservative" and innovative efforts

General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed that work should be done to vigorously promote and exalt fine traditional Chinese culture and encourage its creative transformation and development. In respon...

Date：2021-08-26