During the May Day holiday, the Confucius Museum attracted a record number of visitors, who showed enthusiasm for the many cultural and educational offerings.

The exhibitions at the museum integrated digital technologies in interactive, experiential, and immersive forms, utilizing information technology to enhance the visitor experience.

Numerous interactive experience installations were featured. For instance, visitors could simulate sending WeChat messages to Confucius through electronic screens to ask questions and listen to his answers. Additionally, a digital wall showcased over 200 cultural relics and various versions of The Analects of Confucius.

The entrance hall of the museum boasted a book wall made of acrylic material, centered around a relief-style statue of Confucius, making for a striking visual centerpiece.

A book wall, crafted from acrylic material, surrounds a relief-style statue of Confucius. [Photo/Confucius Museum]

Noteworthy was the steel structure sculpture of the Analects Ball, which displayed The Analects of Confucius in different languages with a map of the ancient world beneath, symbolizing the global influence of Confucianism. The merging words in the ball extended into the celestial dome above, symbolizing the international reach of Confucian thought.

The steel structure sculpture of the Analects Ball displays The Analects of Confucius in various languages, with an ancient world map below. [Photo/Confucius Museum]