On the morning of September 21, the inaugural conference and unveiling ceremony of the Ban Chao Cultural Research Society was successfully held. Leaders from relevant divisions of the division city, executives of the Ban Chao Group, and scholars and experts in cultural studies gathered to witness this milestone in advancing the inheritance and development of Ban Chao culture.

During the ceremony, the Official Reply on Approving the Establishment of the Ban Chao Cultural Research Society was read out. The document specifies three aspects—qualification recognition, scope of business and development orientation—providing both a policy basis for the society’s lawful operation and a solid foundation for its future work.

In her address, Ms. Wang Jing, president of the society, noted that Ban Chao’s historic deeds—“laying down the pen to take up the sword” and “governing the Western Regions”—carry profound patriotism, a pioneering spirit and a strong sense of responsibility, making them a gem of traditional Chinese culture. With the mission of “excavating cultural connotations, inheriting spiritual essence and serving local development,” the society will, through academic forums, popular education and application of research findings, revitalize Ban Chao culture in the new era. She also extended heartfelt thanks to leaders and guests who supported the preparatory work.

Division-city leaders presented appointment letters to 18 specially engaged experts of the society. The appointees span Ban Chao studies, history and literature communication, and art dissemination, bringing deep academic grounding and rich practical experience. Their participation builds a professional academic support team and furnishes strong intellectual backing, integrating cross-disciplinary resources to form a full-chain support system ranging from theoretical excavation and value interpretation to practical application and public communication, ensuring academic rigor.

After the ceremony, the appointed experts donated calligraphic works and books to the society and offered suggestions for its future work, contributing wisdom and strength to the excavation, transformation and dissemination of Ban Chao culture in the division city.