The 9th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opened today in Qufu City, Shandong Province – the birthplace of ancient philosopher Confucius – bringing together thinkers and leaders to tackle today’s biggest challenges through cultural dialogue. 🏛️
With the theme ‘Common Values for Mankind & a Shared Future’, the three-day event (Sep 26-28) features high-level debates, keynote speeches, and youth-led discussions on topics like climate action, tech ethics, and preserving cultural diversity. 💡
Why it matters? In a world often divided, the forum highlights how ancient wisdom (shoutout to Confucius’ teachings on harmony! 📜) can inspire modern solutions. Over 1,000 attendees from 50+ countries and regions are exploring ways to turn ‘unity in diversity’ into real-world policies.
Bonus for culture lovers: The event coincides with Qufu’s annual Confucian culture week, offering virtual tours of historic temples – perfect for globetrotters adding to their travel bucket lists! ✈️
