In a historic gathering at the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival, global delegates have pledged to protect and preserve Confucian temples and academies worldwide. The festival, held in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province—the birthplace of Confucius—served as the backdrop for a significant cultural commitment.
The event featured the “Journey of Global Confucian Temples and Academies for Tracing the Origin,” bringing together scholars, cultural enthusiasts, and representatives from various countries. The culmination of this journey was the release of the “Declaration on the Conservation and Inheritance of Confucian Temples and Academies,” marking the first global initiative of its kind.
This declaration signifies a unified effort to safeguard the historical and cultural heritage associated with Confucianism. By committing to the conservation and inheritance of these sacred sites, the delegates aim to promote the enduring values and teachings of Confucius, fostering mutual understanding and cultural exchange among nations.
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Global delegates pledge to protect Confucian temples and academies
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