Announcement on the selection of the Second Orchid Awards

The Orchid Awards, by China International Communications Group, honor foreign individuals/organizations promoting Chinese culture and exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations. Submit your application for the 2nd Orchid Awards by Feb. 17!

CICG president meets Orchid Awards judge

Du Zhanyuan, president of China International Communications Group (CICG), met with James Heimowitz, honorary chair of the New York City-based China Institute and a judge of the first Orchid Awards, on Wednesday in Beijing.

Mexican sinologist's lifelong dedication to bridging cultures

The name "Bai Peilan" stands out on the list of winners of the inaugural Orchid Awards, its classical Chinese quality contrasting with the names of other foreigners honored for fostering cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world.

Music transcends boundaries, says Juilliard's president emeritus

Joseph W. Polisi, president emeritus and chief China officer of the Juilliard School in the United States, was awarded the Lifetime Honorary Prize at China's inaugural Orchid Awards on Friday.

Bridging cultural divides: Orchid Awards winner David Ferguson's take on communicating China

International communication expert David Ferguson received the"Outstanding Achievement Award" at the awarding ceremony of the inaugural Orchid Awards in Beijing on Friday for his exceptional contributions to fostering better understanding between China and the rest of the world.

Orchid Awards winner Dino Patti Djalal: 'People-to-people exchange is the foundation of all good relations'

Dino Patti Djalal, founder and chairman of the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI), received the"Friendship Envoy Award" at the awarding ceremony of the inaugural Orchid Awards in Beijing on Friday for his exceptional contributions to fostering China-ASEAN exchange and cooperation.

Award ceremony held to honor foreigners for contribution to cultural exchanges

The inaugural Orchid Awards ceremony was held in Beijing Friday, honoring foreign friends who have promoted humanity's shared values, and facilitated cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world and mutual learning among global civilizations.

Orchid Awards special guests visit Guangzhou

Four special guests of the inaugural Orchid Awards visited Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong province, on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Orchid Awards guests visit Dunhuang

A group of foreign guests from the U.K., Russia, Spain, and Egypt paid a visit to Dunhuang in Gansu province from Tuesday to Thursday to trace the thousand-year-old history of the Silk Road and immerse themselves in the allure of Dunhuang's rich heritage.

CICG announces Orchid Awards shortlists

China International Communications Group announced the shortlists for the inaugural Orchid Awards at a press conference held in Beijing on Wednesday. The awards honor individuals and organizations who are committed to promoting cultural exchange between China and the rest of the world.

Experts discuss Global Civilization Initiative at Orchid Awards selection meeting

The Orchid Awards Expert Committee convened in Beijing on Thursday to exchange ideas on the Global Civilization Initiative, a proposal by China that emphasizes the respect for the diversity of civilizations, shared human values, and fostering people-to-people exchanges and cooperation.

​Foreign members of Orchid Awards Expert Committee visit Beijing's Central Axis

Foreign members of the Orchid Awards Expert Committee visited historical sites along Beijing’s Central Axis from April 25 to 26 in order to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and history through firsthand experience.

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