Global Youth Dialogue among Civilizations Held at UNESCO Headquarters

On the afternoon of May 28 local time, the Global Youth Dialogue among Civilizations series event themed "The Art of Elegance, The Expression of the World", hosted by the Global Youth Dialogue among Civilizations Alliance (GYDCA), was successfully held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. The event gathered nearly 100 young leaders, cultural scholars, artists, designers, models, media representatives, and officials from international organizations hailing from China, France, Germany, the United States, Argentina, Morocco, Turkey, Chile, South Korea, India, Italy, Nigeria, and other countries. In his opening remarks, Zhang Jing, Executive Chairman of GYDCA, stated that the concept of "civilizational dialogue" shines with unprecedented brilliance on today's international multilateral stage. He emphasized that the Alliance is committed to establishing an authentic international exchange platform for global youth, encouraging young people from diverse national and cultural backgrounds to enhance mutual understanding and expand cooperation through genuine dialogue. The "Youth Dialogue among Civilizations" series will continue to host discussions centered on culture, arts, educational innovation, youth leadership, and global development. During the cultural showcase, youth delegates shared presentations on the concept of "elegance" within their respective cultures, examining aesthetic systems and cultural expressions through traditional attire, architecture, etiquette, fashion, beauty, fine arts, and social culture. French singer Axelle Saint-Cirel, who performed the French national anthem *La Marseillaise* at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, presented on "French Elegance," decoding the aesthetic philosophies of "effortlessness" and "natural confidence" in French culture. Former Miss Asia Tian Mi also shared profound insights on Eastern aesthetic values and contemporary self-cultivation.