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(231214) -- QUFU, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past the statue of Confucius at the Nishan Sacredland scenic spot in Qufu City of east China's Shandong Province, Dec. 13, 2023. The Nishan Sacredland scenic spot, located in Qufu City, started its construction in 2012 and opened its core area to the public in 2018. The scenic spot, a destination for exploring the Confucianism, received nearly 2 million tourists this year. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

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(231214) -- QUFU, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch sculptures at the Nishan Sacredland scenic spot in Qufu City of east China's Shandong Province, Dec. 13, 2023. The Nishan Sacredland scenic spot, located in Qufu City, started its construction in 2012 and opened its core area to the public in 2018. The scenic spot, a destination for exploring the Confucianism, received nearly 2 million tourists this year. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

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(231214) -- QUFU, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch sculptures at the Nishan Sacredland scenic spot in Qufu City of east China's Shandong Province, Dec. 13, 2023. The Nishan Sacredland scenic spot, located in Qufu City, started its construction in 2012 and opened its core area to the public in 2018. The scenic spot, a destination for exploring the Confucianism, received nearly 2 million tourists this year. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-TOURISM (CN)

(231214) -- QUFU, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch a performance at the Nishan Sacredland scenic spot in Qufu City of east China's Shandong Province, Dec. 13, 2023. The Nishan Sacredland scenic spot, located in Qufu City, started its construction in 2012 and opened its core area to the public in 2018. The scenic spot, a destination for exploring the Confucianism, received nearly 2 million tourists this year. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

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(231214) -- QUFU, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Nishan Sacredland scenic spot in Qufu City of east China's Shandong Province, Dec. 13, 2023. The Nishan Sacredland scenic spot, located in Qufu City, started its construction in 2012 and opened its core area to the public in 2018. The scenic spot, a destination for exploring the Confucianism, received nearly 2 million tourists this year. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

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Forum on Confucius culture opens in east China

STORY: Forum on Confucius culture opens in east China DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: JINAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the Nishan Forum on World Civilizations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHUNG CHAE GUN, President of Institute of Korean Confucian Culture 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROGER T. AMES, Vice Chairman of International Confucian Association STORYLINE: A forum on Confucius culture kicked off Wednesday in the city of Qufu in east China's Shandong Province, the birthplace of the prominent Chinese philosopher. The Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, the ninth since its inception in 2010, has attracted 330 foreign guests, including politicians, representatives from international organizations, diplomats to China, experts and scholars. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHUNG CHAE GUN, President of Institute of Korean Confucian Culture "The philosophy of Confucianism is based on relationship between humans and relationship between human and environment.

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Sinology camp attracts young scholars from 16 nations

STORY: Sinology camp attracts young scholars from 16 nations DATELINE: July 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:54 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Sinology camp 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DARIO FAMULARO, Italian student, Fudan University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YAMAKAWA YURI, Japanese student, Beijing Foreign Studies University 4. various of the Sinology camp STORYLINE: International Confucian Association Sinology Camp for Young Scholars opened in Wuyishan City, east China's Fujian Province on July 9. During the 7-day period, 22 young sinology scholars and international students from 16 countries visited Wuyishan City, Jianyang District of Nanping City, and Shaowu City, to seek the source of Neo-Confucianism and explore Chinese culture. After the opening ceremony, scholars studying Sinology-related majors from 12 universities, including Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Renmin University, bowed to the statue of Zhu Xi, the preeminent Neo-Confucian master of the Southern

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(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member makes a seal at a cultural community at the foot of Nishan Mountain in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, June 8, 2023. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A light show is performed at the Nishan Sacredland in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, May 8, 2023. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students from Jinan City recite classics during a travelling study tour in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, June 9, 2023. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This file photo shows the closing ceremony of the 2022 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Photo by Yang Guoqing/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 8, 2023 shows the Nishan Sacredland in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students from Jinan City recite the Analects of Confucius, or Lunyu in Chinese, during a travelling study tour in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, June 9, 2023. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 8, 2023 shows the Confucius Temple, the Kong family mansion and surrounding urban view in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Relics are seen at the Confucius Museum in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, May 8, 2023. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 8, 2023 shows the Confucius Temple, the Kong family mansion and surrounding urban view in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An artist makes a sculpture of Confucius at a Confucius sculpture research institute in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, June 8, 2023. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students from Jinan City pose for a group photo with the sculpture of Confucius during a travelling study tour at Nishan Sacredland in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, June 8, 2023. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members walk to lay wreaths during a sacrifice ceremony for Confucius in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2021. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform dancing during a sacrifice ceremony for Confucius at the Confucius Temple in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2021. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member makes a rubbing at a cultural community at the foot of Nishan Mountain in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province, June 8, 2023. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CULTURE (CN)

(230620) -- QUFU, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 8, 2023 shows the Nishan Sacredland in Qufu City, east China's Shandong Province. Qufu City, located in east China's Shandong Province, is the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The Cemetery of Confucius, the Confucius Temple and the Kong family mansion in Qufu are among venues for people to commemorate ancient Chinese sages and important places for education and research tour on the fine traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the Chinese Confucius Research Institute, the Nishan Sacredland and the Confucius Museum in Qufu, also boost the research and inheritance of Confucianism. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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Teacher from U.S. inspired by Confucianism in E China

STORY: Teacher from U.S. inspired by Confucianism in E China DATELINE: March 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: JINAN, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): MIGUEL CANALES ALBAU, English teacher of Primary Department, Jining Confucius School 2. various of Jining Confucius School 3. various of Miguel Canales teaching his students 4. various of Miguel Canales in the library 5. various of Miguel Canales standing in front of the statue of Confucius 6. various of Miguel Canales and his wife 7. various of photos of Miguel Canales and his family 8. various of Jining, Shandong STORYLINE: Miguel Canales is an English teacher in east China's Shandong Province, the hometown of Confucius. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MIGUEL CANALES ALBAU, English teacher, Jining Confucius School "Hi, my name is Miguel Canales. I'm from San Antonio, Texas in the United States. For the past six years, I've been a teacher here at Jining Confucius School. I have to say I quite enjoy it. I've been a teacher for over 15 ye

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius is held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2022. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius is held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2022. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius is held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2022. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius is held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2022. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius is held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2022. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius is held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2022. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius is held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2022. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Sept. 28, 2022 shows a ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius is held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2022. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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Confucianism forum held in Confucius's birthplace

STORY: Confucianism forum held in Confucius's birthplace DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: QUFU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ROGER T. AMES, Professor with Peking University STORYLINE: A forum on Confucianism opened on Tuesday in the city of Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, the birthplace of the Chinese philosopher Confucius (551-479 B.C.), to discuss the ancient wisdom of Confucianism and explore the future of human beings. The forum coincided with the 2022 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival, attracting more than 200 scholars at home and abroad at the opening ceremony. Themed "the Diversity of Human Civilizations and Shared Values of Mankind," the two-day event features high-level dialogues and a series of activities to boost international cooperation and development. SOUNDBITE (English): ROGER T. AMES, Professor with Peking University "Traversing any and all national, ethnic and religious boundaries, this p

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Temple of Confucius in China's Qufu

Children gather at the Temple of Confucius in China's Qufu, the birthplace of the founder of Confucianism, on July 29, 2022.

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Confucius statue in China's Qufu

A 72-meter-tall statue of Confucius is seen in China's Qufu, the birthplace of the founder of Confucianism, on July 28, 2022.

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The main gate of Nakashima Confucian Shrine and the residence of Ueno Hikoma

The white walled house in the center is where Ueno Hikoma lived and had his photo studio. The new two-storied photo studio Ueno Hikoma built in 1872 can be seen. The big gate on the left is the main gate of Nagasaki Seido, along with Yushima in Tokyo and Taku in Saga, one of the three foremost academic centers of Confucianism in Japan at that time. The foliage across the river is Mizu-jinja Shrine of Irabayashi close to the water source for the Kurata-Suihi waterworks during the Edo period.==Date:about 1874, Place:Nagasaki, Photo:Ueno Hikoma?, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)