The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations kicked off this week in Qufu, Shandong Province – the hometown of legendary Chinese philosopher Confucius – bringing fresh focus to how ancient wisdom shapes our modern world. 🌏📚
CGTN’s street interviews in South Africa revealed striking cultural parallels. Clea Schultz Mofokeng highlighted how Confucius’ concept of \"ren\" (benevolence) mirrors Ubuntu, a Southern African philosophy emphasizing communal kindness. \"It’s about seeing humanity in others,\" she explained.
Meanwhile, educator Greta Frieslaar praised Confucius’ 2,500-year-old advocacy for accessible education: \"Learning transforms societies – that truth hasn’t expired!\" 🎓💡 The forum’s \"Traditional Culture & Modern Civilization\" theme resonated globally, proving old ideas can still spark new connections.
