As a high-level cultural exchange event jointly initiated by the European and American Alumni Association and the French Prospect and Innovation Foundation, the 7th Sino French Cultural Forum was recently held in Changsha, Hunan. Representatives from the political, business, and academic circles of the two countries, as well as cultural experts, gathered together to discuss cultural exchange and mutual learning around the theme of "diverse coexistence and harmonious progress - opening up a new pattern of cultural exchange between China and France". The diversity of civilizations is the starting point of communication and the key to innovation. The holding of the forum allows us to cross mountains and seas, closely connect our thoughts and hearts, and give us the confidence to work together to create the future. ”Former French Prime Minister and President of the French Vision and Innovation Foundation, Raffarin, stated that "in today's uncertain world, France and China, as countries with a long civilization, need more than ever to sit together and engage in in-depth cultural dialogue. Cultural exchanges are the best way to eliminate misunderstandings and build mutual trust. ”Paris Senator Catherine Dumas stated that as an important member of UNESCO, France is willing to further deepen cooperation with China in areas such as cultural heritage protection and promotion of culinary culture. Marie do Eschliman, a senator from the Upper Seine department (Î le de France) and a member of the French Social Affairs Committee, stated that the world economy is facing enormous challenges, and the governments of France and China need to cooperate more closely. I hope to carry out more cultural exchange activities in the future to enable more young French people to understand Chinese culture. Emmanuel Perez, Director General of the French Foundation for Outlook and Innovation, stated that France and China will continue to deepen cultural exchanges and mutual learning of civilizations, and promote cooperation in a wider range of fields to achieve new results. The forum also launches various characteristic cultural activities, including exhibitions of Hunan intangible cultural heritage and concerts by Chinese and French artists. The "Hunan style Cuisine" Sino French Food Experience Week, launched at the Fire Palace in Changsha, not only features French cuisine and Hunan snacks, but also performances such as Changsha Tanci, Hunan Opera, Flower Drum Opera, Shadow Play, etc., attracting many citizens and tourists to come and check in. At the palm leaf weaving exhibition area of Hunan intangible cultural heritage, Michel Baldogy, the dean of the Paris Institute of Fine Jewelry, learned how to weave animals with palm leaves. "I didn't expect that a single palm leaf could weave so many shapes," he said. French guest Aurelian was fascinated by the Paper Cuttings of Changsha in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition. When he was given a silhouette of a portrait, he said: "This is a fine art, and I will collect it well." (Lixin News Agency)