Yangtze-River Civilization Forum Opens in Chongqing
On September 15, the 2026 Yangtze River Civilization Forum was held at Chongqing Yuelai International Convention Center under the theme “Bridging Rivers and Seas, Sharing Wisdom of Civilizations.”
Guests from nearly 20 countries gathered to explore exchanges and mutual learning between the Yangtze River civilization and other great river civilizations around the world, discussing the preservation of civilizations and the future of cultural exchange.
At the opening ceremony, the first research achievements of the Chongqing Yangtze River Culture Research Institute were officially released, and the international communication project “A Bond Between Great Rivers: Dialogue Among Civilizations” was launched.
During the forum, a series of events will also be held, including the 2026 Concert of World Great Rivers, the 2026 World Great Rivers Poetry Festival, and the Yangtze River Civilization Photography Exhibition.
