On the morning of November 14, Paris time, the sixth China-France Cultural Forum of the Western Returned Scholars Association (WRSA) closed in Deauville, France. At the closing ceremony, Deauville Mayor Philippe Augier handed the forum's flag to Changsha Vice Mayor Kang Zhenlin. The 7th China-France Cultural Forum is scheduled to be held in Changsha in 2025.

Changsha delegation attends the 6th China-France Cultural Forum. (Photo/Fu Sheng, Changsha Evening News)

Initiated in 2016, the China-France Cultural Forum has been held in Beijing, Lyon, Xi'an, Nice, Suzhou, Deauville, and other cities. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of China-France diplomatic ties. With the theme of "Inheritance and Innovation of Civilizations: 60-year Cooperation and Development Between China and France", the three-day forum featured a series of exchange events, including the opening ceremony, keynote speeches, parallel forums, mayors' roundtable dialogue, art exhibitions, cultural performances, and cultural experience activities.

During the mayors' roundtable dialogue, Changsha Vice Mayor Kang Zhenlin presented the city's beauty, highlighting its profound history, natural scenery, vitality, and charming night views. At the closing ceremony, Kang remarked that, just like French food and art, Changsha possesses its unique charm and style. With the 7th China-France Cultural Forum set to take place in Changsha in 2025, he extended a sincere invitation to all French friends to visit Changsha and experience the city's distinctive allure.

Source:en.changsha.gov.cn