The 9th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations was held from September 26th to 28th in Qufu, E China’s Shandong province. A group of foreign media journalists from countries including Russia, South Korea, Italy, and Cambodia visited Jining to experience the city’s cultural atmosphere and the charm of traditional Chinese culture.

On the morning of September 26th, the foreign media group visited the Meng Family Mansion and Temple of Mencius located in Zoucheng City, experiencing the “noble spirit” of Mencius guided by the commentator.

The tablet inscriptions from different periods in the Temple of Mencius caught the attention of the foreign journalists.

“After studying Chinese for many years, I have gained a deep understanding of Chinese history. I’ve read many books of Confucius and Mencius. Being here today, I got a deeper understanding of the important role that Mencius plays in traditional Chinese culture. I will do my best to promote Confucian culture in the future.” said BELKOVA MARYNA, a journalist from the magazine of Russia and China.