The 2021 Shanghai Confucius Culture Festival kicks off on Sept 19 at Confucius Temple in Jiading district. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn] |
The 2021 Shanghai Confucius Culture Festival kicked off on Sept 19 at Confucius Temple in Jiading district and was broadcasted live to Taipei to promote Confucian culture across the Straits.
A micro-video was played for the first time at the opening ceremony, showcasing the highlights of last year's festival in Shanghai and the ceremony at Confucius Temple in Taipei.
According to the organizing committee, the festival will last until Sept 30, during which 10 themed activities will be staged in both online and offline venues in Jiading to entertain local residents, as well as to promote traditional culture.
Activities include an online quiz competition on Confucian culture for teenagers, a series of lectures for promoting Confucian culture, a comics exhibition showcasing Confucius and Confucian culture, and a culture experiential event for international students at Shanghai University.