9月8日，首届兰花奖颁奖典礼在京举办。现场揭晓兰花奖终身荣誉奖、杰出成就奖、友好使者奖三个奖项。兰花奖是面向全球的国际文化大奖，由中国外文局发起设立。
The awarding ceremony of the Inaugural Orchid Awards was held in Beijing, on September 8, crowning 10 laureates for the Lifetime Honorary Award, the Outstanding Achievement Award, and the Friendship Envoy Award. The Orchid Awards, established by the China International Communications Group (CICG), is an international cultural accolade open to individuals worldwide.
