The 2025 International Confucius Festival kicked off in Qufu, Jining, East China's Shandong province on Sept 27, aiming to promote global cultural exchange, and emphasizing harmony among nations and peoples.

The "Confucius in My Eyes" Global Gen Z Photo, Short-video and Writing Contest results were unveiled, giving young people around the world a chance to understand Confucius and Chinese culture.

Voices from around the globe share their perspectives on this great sage, and some depict him with their brushes. Here are some of the art works:

Confucius gives his teachings to students. [Photo by Liang Aiqing]