Shandong-Africa Cultural Carnival Opens in Jinan: 23 African Nations Join Civilizational Rendezvous

Shandong-Africa Cultural Carnival Opens in Jinan: 23 African Nations Join Civilizational Rendezvous Shandong-Africa Cultural Carnival Opens in Jinan: 23 African Nations Join Civilizational RendezvousJINAN, China, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Aug. 4, the 2026 “Sino-African Friendship Enters Shandong — Shandong-Africa Cultural Carnival” commenced in Jinan under the theme “Harmony of Mountains and Seas, A Shared Tapestry of Beauty.” Diplomatic envoys, cultural tourism professionals, and artists from 23 African nations including Somalia and Angola gathered in the City of Springs for a cultural dialogue. During the opening ceremony, ten Shandong-Africa cultural cooperation projects were officially unveiled, covering practical fields such as museums, cultural tourism, and archaeology. During the event, African guests will also visit Weifang and Yantai to explore intangible cultural heritage and coastal cultural tourism resources. Source: Foreign Affairs Office of CPC Shandong Provincial CommitteeA photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4abd0361-840d-4b60-809e-a6877391f947Contact for media only: Contact person: Ms. Zhang, Tel: 86-10-63074558GlobeNewswire Distribution ID 9805154