From November 30 to December 5, 2026, the 21st Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (hereinafter referred to as the "21st session of the Committee") will be held in Xiamen, Fujian Province. This is the first time that a session of the Committee has been held in China. The session emblem—"An Egret Soaring High"—was unveiled in Paris on September 22. Expressed through IP symbols with distinctive Chinese characteristics, the emblem will be comprehensively featured in all official event settings, including the opening ceremony, plenary sessions of the Committee, Bureau meetings, press conferences, forums, side events, cultural activities, and the "China Moment" performance series, conveying to the world the auspicious message of "an egret soaring high, with blessings in full measure," and extending, on behalf of China, a warm invitation to guests from around the world to join this grand event.