China to hold Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations from May 15(1/32)

Herdsmen of Kirgiz ethnic group ride with their falcons in Akqi County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 20, 2011. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Jin Wei)

An artist performs dragon dance with fireworks in Majing'ao Town of Jishou City, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 17, 2019. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Yao Fang)

A girl dressed in traditional costume is seen in Luang Prabang, Laos, April 15, 2018. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Liu Ailun)

Tourists dressed in traditional costume visit a folklore-themed village in Yongin, South Korea, Feb. 5, 2019. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)

A herdsman lassos horses in Chen Barag Qi on the Hulun Buir Grasslands in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 27, 2010. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

People view a performance of sugar-figure blowing by a folk artist during a lantern fair in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 28, 2018. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)

The full moon is pictured on the occasion of Chinese traditional Mid-Autumn Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sept. 24, 2018 (multiple exposure). China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Chong Voon Chung)

Tourists view the crops aired by farmers at Guifeng Village of Sanming City, southeast China's Fujian Province, Oct. 6, 2018. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Wang Wangwang)

Artists perform the Yueju Opera on the stage decorated with lanterns in Xitang ancient township, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 31, 2013. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

Aerial photo taken on June 14, 2018 shows people participating in a dragon boat race to greet the Dragon Boat Festival in Wenzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Su Qiaojiang)

Participants take part in the Miss Luang Prabang 2018 Contest in Luang Prabang, Laos, April 12, 2018. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Liu Ailun)

A fisherman prepares his fishing net near a boat in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, Jan. 9, 2019. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Salim Reza)

Performers dance on the parade Kheun Khao Phanom Rung, or "up into the Phanom Rung mountain", in Buriram province, northeastern Thailand, April 6, 2019. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Yang Zhou)

Tourists dressed in traditional costume visit a folklore-themed village in Yongin, South Korea, Feb. 5, 2019. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)

Women with their faces smeared with colored powder take part in a celebration of the Holi Festival in Yangon, Myanmar, March 20, 2019. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/U Aung)

An elephant sprays water on tourists during a celebration for the Songkran festival, Thailand's traditional New Year Festival, in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 11, 2019. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

A boy looks at goldfish in Tajrish bazaar in Tehran, Iran, March 18, 2019, ahead of Nowruz or the Iranian New Year. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Ahmad Halabisaz)

People practice yoga at an observation deck on the rooftop of a skyscraper in Bangkok, capital of Thailand, Feb. 19, 2019. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

Women dry chilies at a factory in Bogra district, Bangladesh, March 23, 2019. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua)

Lanterns are seen lighted at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, Feb. 1, 2019. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

Troupers perform Tibetan Opera at Dzongyab Lukhang Park in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2015. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)

A girl poses among lantern decorations at the Chinatown in Manila, the Philippines, Feb. 2, 2019. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

A Taoist priest practices the Wudang martial arts on a peak of the Wudang Mountain, central China's Hubei Province, May 16, 2006. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Wang Jianhua)

Divers perform underwater lion dance during a media preview at Aquaria KLCC underwater park in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 30, 2019. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Chong Voon Chung)

An artist paints on a Cini base at a factory in Kutahay, Turkey, April 25, 2017. Cini is a kind of traditional faience pottery making industry originated in China. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Qin Yanyang)

Villagers perform Ansai waist drums for tourists at Fengjiaying Village in Ansai District of Yan'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 30, 2018. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Tao Ming)

Japanese girls in kimonos attend a Coming-of-Age ceremony to celebrate their adulthood in Chiba, Japan, Jan. 14, 2019. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Du Xiaoyi)

A man practices yoga at Hampi in Bellary District of India's state of Karnataka, Feb. 7, 2015. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

A boy holds a water lantern in Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of Brunei, Nov. 22, 2018. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Jeffrey Wong)

A visitor holds a luminous eggshell porcelain teacup in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, Oct. 19, 2018. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Hu Chenhuan)

Local students take part in the opening of the Camel Fair in Pushkar of Rajasthan, India, on Oct. 31, 2014. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

A folk artist performs Sichuan Opera face-changing during a Spring Festival temple fair at Ditan Park in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 16, 2018. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Chen Xiaogen)