Global Civilization Dialogues "Rendezvous with the Orchid," a cultural exchange event based on the platform of Orchid Awards, was held in Sydney on Thursday.
The event was guided by the State Council Information Office of China, hosted by the China International Communications Group, and organized by the Orchid Awards Secretariat and the China Center for International Communication Development.
Dozens of representatives of both countries' government institutions, people from literary and art circles, experts and scholars from universities and think tanks, leaders of relevant associations and organizations, and media representatives attended the event. They shared views in the Orchid Awards Cultural Salon, which is a part of the event, on the theme of "Embracing Cultural Diversity."
The Sweet Scent of Orchids: Cultural Envoys Connecting Civilizations, a book about the Inaugural Orchid Awards and the awards winners, was launched by the organizers at the event.