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Through visits to the Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu, Li Wan, a Nigerian student at Qufu Normal University, deepened her understanding of the sage and found herself increasingly connected to his teachings. For her, Confucius is not only a historical figure but also a source of enduring wisdom.

The 2025 China International Confucius Cultural Festival welcomes everyone to Qufu, Jining, East China's Shandong, from Sept 27 to 28. Voices from around the globe will share their journeys to sites shaped by Confucian heritage and their perspectives on this great sage.