The "Footprint of East Asian Civilization" ASEAN Plus Three Youth Tour of Museum (Changsha) and Annual Dialogue between Museums of East Asian Countries took place in Changsha on November 1. (Photo/Fu Jingyi)

The "Footprint of East Asian Civilization" ASEAN Plus Three Youth Tour of Museum (Changsha) and Annual Dialogue between Museums of East Asian Countries took place in Changsha on November 1. More than 40 youth representatives and museum experts from 11 ASEAN countries, China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea gathered together. Museums served as a bridge to gather cultural strength, promote cultural exchanges and mutual learning between China and other countries, and enhance the young generation's collective identity and sense of belonging to Asian culture.

Experts and scholars from various museums exchanged views under the theme of "Mutual Learning and Inheritance of East Asian Civilization". (Photo/Fu Jingyi)

The Annual Dialogue between Museums of East Asian Countries was attended by experts and scholars from the Lao National Museum, the Palace Museum, the Dunhuang Academy, the Guangxi National Music Museum, and the Changsha Museum. Under the theme of "Mutual Learning and Inheritance of East Asian Civilization," they shared resources and experiences, strengthened cooperation mechanisms, and offered insights on how to continue cultural inheritance and better enhance mutual learning among civilizations.

The participating youth representatives have been actively involved in the technological and cultural fields, reflecting the ancient yet youthful image of Changsha. During a youth panel discussion, they shared their experiences and feelings about participating in cultural and museum-related undertakings in their respective fields.

Translator: Kuang Zhenzhen