Nov. 1—On the occasion of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival this past September, the China Cultural Center in Copenhagen presented a beautiful concert, at which H.E. Wang Xuefeng, China’s ambassador to Denmark, presented opening remarks, conveying the philosophy of the Global Civilization Initiative of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Amb. Wang’s presentation is included in full below.

Also known as the Moon Festival, this annual celebration occurs on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunar calendar, at the time of the full Moon, and typically lasts for three days, marked by families enjoying cultural activities, eating mooncakes, and admiring the Moon. Wang spoke of both the significance of music, and the special meaning of the Autumn Moon.