Orchid Awards guests explore Chinese civilization at Xi'an Museum

Editor's note: International judges and nominees for the Third Orchid Awards, along with nominees from previous editions, visited the Xi'an Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi province, on Sept. 7.

Established by China International Communications Group (CICG) in 2022, the Orchid Awards are a major international cultural award program recognizing foreign individuals and organizations that are committed to promoting international exchange of Chinese culture and have made outstanding contributions to advancing exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.

Based on candidates' achievements, contributions and international influence, the awards are presented in three categories: the Lifetime Honorary Award, the Outstanding Achievement Award and the Friendship Envoy Award.

Foreign judges and nominees listen to an introduction about Jianfu Temple, an imperial Buddhist temple, at the Xi'an Museum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, Sept. 7, 2026. [Photo by Xu Xiaoxuan/China.org.cn]