Forum set to promote culture

China will host the fourth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu to further promote dialogue among civilizations and uphold Chinese culture, organizers said on Wednesday. With a theme of “Traditional Culture and Ecological Progress — Marching Toward a Green and Simple Life”, the forum will be held in Nishan, the birthplace of Confucius, from Nov 16 to 17, said Zhang Rong, president of Shandong University and vice-chairman of the organizing committee.