Imagine time-traveling to chat with Confucius about TikTok trends! While we’re still working on that tech, Qufu City – the philosopher’s hometown in east China’s Shandong Province – is hosting the 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations this week (July 9-10). Think Coachella, but for cross-cultural brainstorms 🧠✨.
Over 500 scholars and students from 60+ countries will debate how ancient wisdom can solve modern problems. CGTN’s Nadim Diab put international students to the test with a Confucius pop quiz – spoiler alert, some answers were more \”BTS lyrics\” than \”Analects\” 😂. One participant admitted: \”I know he’s important, but I keep mixing up his quotes with Yoda’s!\”
Why does this matter? As globalization faces challenges, events like this remind us that understanding different cultures isn’t just nice – it’s necessary. Pro tip for travelers: Add Qufu’s temple complex to your China bucket list! 🏯✈️
