The 2023 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival culminated with the awarding ceremony of the 18th UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy in Qufu City, Shandong Province. Celebrating the 2,574th birthday of Confucius, the three-day festival featured a series of memorial and cultural exchange activities at his birthplace. The prestigious prize recognizes outstanding contributions to literacy, aligning with Confucius's enduring legacy of education and cultural enrichment. Participants from around the world engaged in discussions and events that highlighted the importance of literacy in fostering global understanding and development.
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Live: Awarding Ceremony of 18th UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy
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