QUFU, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) — A forum on Confucius culture kicked off Wednesday in the city of Qufu in east China’s Shandong Province, the birthplace of the prominent Chinese philosopher.

The Nishan Forum on World Civilizations, the ninth since its inception in 2010, has attracted 330 foreign guests, including politicians, representatives from international organizations, diplomats to China, experts and scholars.

The forum offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts in cultural studies to forge better understanding on enhancing dialogues among different cultures.