On June 8, Geneva, Switzerland, welcomed a range of activities to honor the United Nations International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations. The program was arranged by the State Council Information Office of China, the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and Other International Organizations in Switzerland, and the International Confucian Association, with support from the China Intercontinental Communication Center, the Information Office of the People's Government of Zhejiang Province, and the Information Office of the People's Government of Henan Province.

That afternoon, over 200 delegates from more than 50 nations gathered for a high-level seminar. Focused on the theme of equal dialogue among civilizations for a better future through multilateral cooperation, attendees explored ways to foster greater understanding between cultures and enhance global partnerships.

Exhibitions highlighting the diversity of world civilizations and the lasting influence of Chinese heritage were also presented. The Xiling Seal Engraver's Society curated a display of graphic seals that wove together cultural motifs from all 193 United Nations member states, allowing visitors to explore global traditions through detailed engravings. Another showcase, organized by the China Intercontinental Communication Center and the International Communication Center of Dunhuang Culture, featured artifacts and stories from the Silk Road and Dunhuang, illustrating centuries of East-West cultural exchange.

The Henan Elephant International Communication Center offered an immersive virtual reality presentation titled Tang Palace Banquet, which used archaeological data and digital tools to recreate the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty era.

In the evening, an artistic performance called Beyond Borders: Weaving Cultures Through Artistic Expressions took place, featuring contributions from Henan Broadcasting System, the Ningbo Symphony Orchestra, and the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe. The event used various performance styles to celebrate cultural connections and promote dialogue among civilizations.

In June 2024, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution introduced by China that established June 10 as the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations.