“The Master said: ‘How happy we are to have friends from afar…’” at the Confucius Temple, students in traditional Chinese costume, or Hanfu, recited the Analects of Confucius in unison, creating a grand and majestic scene that showcases the enduring power of inheritance…with music, songs, and dances, the ancient traditions are passed down, which deeply impressed tourists who came to visit Qufu, East China’s Shandong Province – the birthplace of prominent ancient philosopher Confucius, during this year’s Spring Festival holidays (February 10-17).
Hong Kong’s First Feature Film Initiative was founded in 2013 to spot new directing talent and help fund their first features. We look at the performance of the 13 films funded in the FFFI’s first 10 years.
Seeing New York’s Green-Wood Cemetery reminds our columnist of the world’s oldest working graveyard where Confucius is entombed, and of why he wants to be cremated and his ashes scattered.
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