The Confucius Museum launched a series of cultural activities to mark this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 13. 

One of the highlights is a new exhibition showcasing 52 pieces of Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) furniture from the Kong Family Mansion collection, offering visitors a deeper insight into Confucian culture and traditional Chinese furniture craftsmanship.

To further strengthen public participation in cultural heritage protection, the museum has opened its cultural relic conservation and restoration laboratory to the public, allowing visitors to observe the restoration process.

A series of public cultural activities has also been arranged, including an intangible cultural heritage marketplace exhibition, thematic educational and research programs, activities featuring the traditional archery, and a special performance at the Yellow River cultural fair.

Handcrafted sculptures on display at a cultural heritage market at the Confucius Museum. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

A visitor admires furniture from the Ming and Qing dynasties of the Kong Family Mansion at the Confucius Museum. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]