The first World Conference of Classics will be held in Beijing from Nov. 6 to 8, 2024. Ahead of the main event, a series of "Exploring China" activities are hosted in Shandong, Henan, and Sichuan. From November 3 to 5, some attendees visited the Central Plains to explor China.
首届世界古典学大会将于2024年11月6日至8日在北京召开。大会召开前，将在山东、河南、四川组织“世界古典学大会·走读中国”活动。其中，“世界古典学大会·走读中国之中原行”活动将于11月3日至5日举办。
As one of the key origins of ancient Chinese civilization, Henan captivates the global classical studies community with its rich history and deep cultural roots. It serves not only as a central hub of ancient Chinese politics, economy, and culture but also as a crucial node on the Silk Road. Here, the merging of Eastern and Western civilizations has collectively crafted a splendid chapter in the annals of human civilization.
作为中国古代文明的重要发源地之一，河南以其悠久的历史与深厚的文化底蕴，吸引着世界古典学界的目光。这里不仅是中国古代政治、经济、文化的中心地带，更是丝绸之路的重要节点。在这里，东西方文明交汇融合，共同谱写了人类文明史上的壮丽篇章。
On November 3, the "World Conference of Classics · 'Exploring China' Henan Tour" was launched in Zhengzhou. Over 40 international classical scholars from 13 countries embarked on a journey through Central China's Henan province.
11月3日，“世界古典学大会·走读中国之中原行”活动在郑州启动，来自13个国家的40余位外籍古典学专家学者踏上中原大地。
Why Henan? Watch the video to find out what they had to say!
那么，这些与会嘉宾为何选择来到河南？戳视频，听听他们说了什么！（周金淼 魏凯）