2024 World Youth Development Forum Thematic Forum on Cultural Inheritance and Innovation was held in Changsha, Hunan province on August 15.Youth Delegates from various countries expressed their views on cultural inheritance and innovation.

Amanda Makombe from Zambia expressed that due to technological advancements, many young people have become disconnected from their culture; while Ali Rahman Khan from Pakistan believed that technological means have also allowed culture to transcend national borders through various innovative ways.

"We should be able to speak proudly of all cultures”， Amanda said, emphasizing that people should actively talk about who they are and where they come from. "we really hope that our art will not only speak to young people, but speak to people in their diverse edges”， she added.