Artists perform at the 2018 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, East China's Shandong province, Sept 26, 2018. The 2018 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival kicked off in Qufu on Wednesday.[Photo/Xinhua]

A participant plays the Chinese zither during the 2018 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu,East China's Shandong province. The 2018 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival kicked off in Qufu on Wednesday.[Photo/Xinhua]

Photo taken on Sept 26, 2018 shows the opening ceremony of the fifth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, part of the 2018 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival, in Qufu, East China's Shandong province. The 2018 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival kicked off in Qufu on Wednesday.[Photo/Xinhua]