Translation and Cultural Diversity The 18th World Congress of the International Federation of Translators was held at Shanghai International Convention Center from 4 to 7 Aug 2008,the congress theme "translation and cultural diversity",with more than 1500 participants from over 70 countries and regions attending the congress.This is the first time in its history that FIT decides to host a congress in Asia.Translation and Cultural Diversity The 18th World Congress of the International Federation of Translators was held at Shanghai International Convention Center from 4 to 7 Aug 2008 , the congress theme “translation and cultural diversity” , with more than 1500 participants from over 70 countries and regions attending the congress. This is the first time in its history that FIT decides to host a congress in Asia