中國文化節活動暨首屆賈平凹文學研究跨境學術研討會

2024年12月1日,由賈平凹文化藝術研究院、澳門大學人文學院、陝西師範大學文學院聯合主辦的“首屆賈平凹文學研究跨境學術研討會”在賈平凹文化藝術研究院西安醬豆書屋舉辦。

會議由澳門大學人文學院教授、中國歷史文化中心主任、澳門文藝評論家協會主席朱壽桐和陝西師範大學文學院教授、博士生導師李繼凱共同發起,陝西省作家協會主席、著名作家賈平凹出席會議。此次研討會以“跨境學術研討的新模式,從講論賈平凹開始!”為主題,以論文講評的形式開展。來自陝西師範大學李躍力教授等10多位人文學者及澳門大學人文學院和陝西師範大學文學院的20位博士研究生近50人參加會議。

陝西省作家協會主席賈平凹

 

開幕式上,陝西省作協主席賈平凹首先發言,他對參加會議的各位教授和博士生表示了感謝,並歡迎大家有空來醬豆書屋喝茶聊天交流。

陝西師範大學文學院副院長李躍力教授以及陝西師範大學人文高研院首任院長李繼凱教授分別致辭。李躍力教授首先向來自澳門大學的師生表示熱烈歡迎,他表示此次會議的舉辦充分展示了跨境研究的文化視域開創了一種新的學術研討模式,在賈平凹研究上具有重要意義。李繼凱教授對此次別出心裁的學術交流形式也表示了認可,他鼓勵年輕學者應相信自己的治學潛能,沉潛躬耕,交流合作,追求學術研究的更高境界。

澳門大學歷史文化中心主任朱壽桐教授

 

朱壽桐教授表示,這次研討會是一次新創的模式,感謝了賈公、賈平凹文學藝術研究院和陝西師範大學文學院給予及時的回應,他們的熱烈支持,使得澳門大學博士生有機會覲見賈平凹這個文學真主的機會,有了“數千里飛赴長安越千年,夢回大唐”的體驗,南海邊陲的學子就此逛了一回西京。此時,澳門大學正在開展一年一度的中國文化節,澳大師生來到西安,一方面可以研討賈平凹的文學藝術成就,一方面可以觀瞻馬嵬灞渭的西京風物、舊唐盛景,可以回望阿房殘骸的大秦遺跡、大漢烽火,可以一析“鬱鬱乎文哉”的濟州文雅、岐山鳳鳴,可以在摩挲秦磚漢瓦之際、追念古賢,漫步鹿原飛渡之侧、暢論時賢。這正是體驗、踐行中華優秀文化的絕好機會和形式,這樣的跨境研討,構成了以西安為盛大背景的中國文化節的為重點和盛典,讓文化節有了一種新致的驅動力和更加絢麗的角色。隨後,朱壽桐教授對西安的朋友們的參與表示了感謝,同時宣佈進入研討環節。

研討會上,博士生們積極展現青春活力與創新思維,以論文形式提出新穎觀點與見解,為學術交流注入新鮮血液;教授們憑藉深厚的學術造詣與豐富經驗,針對博士生們的論文演講,進行深入評議,對賈平凹作品的文學理論、文化內涵等進行深度挖掘與解讀,為演講者指引方向。大家圍繞賈平凹作品在國內外不同文化語境下的傳播與價值展開熱烈討論,現場思想碰撞激烈,學術氛圍濃厚。

參與主持與評議的人員還有陝西師範大學文學院教授李躍力、教授馮超、南京大學新聞傳播學院教授林偉、西北政法大學新聞傳播學院教授周燕芬、商洛學院教授李榮博等。

右為賈平凹老師為讀者簽名、左為朱壽桐教授

 

研討會上,陝西省作協主席賈平凹致答謝詞,他表示對此次研討會感受頗深,從博士生同學們看問題、讀作品的角度,看到了他們的眼界、修養、思維狀況以及看待問題的能力,帶給他很多啟發。賈平凹老師認為此次獨特的活動令他印象深刻,也對在場的老師和同學表示了感謝。

賈平凹老師、朱壽桐教授與澳門大學博士生合影

 

此次研討會的成功舉辦,不僅促進了澳門大學與陝西師範大學在文學研究領域的深度合作與資源共用,同時進一步擴大賈平凹文學研究在澳門文學研究領域的影響力與關注度,為跨境學術交流搭建了更為廣闊的交流平台,也有助於增添陝澳兩地的學術與文化交流。

 

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Embracing Tradition and Innovation for Cultural Prosperity: Launch Ceremony of the 3rd Festival of China Culture and the 7th Macao Forum for Chinese Culture

On 25 and 26 November, 2024, the launch ceremony for the 3rd Festival of China Culture and the 7th Macao Forum for Chinese Culture took place at the E34 Cultural Building of UM. The Festival was created and organized to promote the outstanding traditions of Chinese culture, enhance the sense of patriotism and love for Macao within the academic and social communities, and foster a positive atmosphere for the inheritance of Chinese culture in Macau.

This year’s cultural festival is hosted by the University of Macau and supported by the Education and Youth Affairs Department of the Central Government’s Liaison Office in Macau, the Cultural and Tourism Department of Henan Province, the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macau SAR Government, the Education and Youth Development Bureau of the Macau SAR Government, the Macau Foundation, the General Association of Chinese Culture in Macau, and the Henan Provincial Museum of Literature and History. The collaboration units include the Think Tank of United Citizens, Macau University of Science and Technology, the Institute of Chinese Culture at City University of Macau, the Macau Institute of Sino-Western Innovation, the Association of Chinese Excellent Traditional Culture in Macau, and Macao Base for Primary and Secondary Education in Humanities and Social Sciences.

Prof. Mok Kai Meng, Vice Rector of UM, delivered a welcome speech at the event, stating that the success of the previous two Festival of Chinese Culture provided valuable opportunities to deepen cultural exchange and promote academic prosperity. He emphasized that the festival successfully established a platform to showcase the charm of Chinese culture and expressed confidence that this year’s festival would achieve even more fruitful results, contributing new strength to the inheritance and development of Chinese culture. He also highlighted that the Macao Forum for Chinese Culture would leverage Macao’s unique position as a bridge between Eastern and Western cultures, focusing on the theme “Macao Culture and Modern Chinese Civilization,” and inviting numerous experts and scholars from various fields to gather and share ideas, which would inject new vitality into the promotion of Chinese culture.

After Prof. Mok’s speech, Prof. Xu Jie, Dean of the FAH of UM, announced the official opening of the launch ceremony for the 3rd Festival of China Culture and the 7th Macao Forum for Chinese Culture.

Mr. Chen Zongxin, Deputy Director of the United Front Work Department of the Yunfu Municipal Committee of the Communist Party, mentioned in his speech that this event marks the return of Yunfu culture to the University of Macau following the presentation of the “Southern Lychee Leaves” art exhibition at the 2nd Festival of China Culture in 2023. He pointed out that the cultural integration between Yunfu and Macao strengthens the cultural ties between the two places.

Prof. Zhu Shoutong, Director of the Centre for Chinese History and Culture of UM, stated that thanks to the broad support from various sectors of society, previous festivals have been very successful and have achieved significant results. Through collaboration with government agencies from provinces such as Guangdong, Henan, and Jiangsu, the festival has promoted the development of more regionally distinctive traditional cultures. He also expressed the commitment to making the Macao Forum for Chinese Culture a more culturally meaningful and academically influential platform, with the hope that it would gather wisdom from various sources and integrate outstanding achievements from different fields, allowing culture to be promoted and inherited through sharing and learning.

Liu Chan, President of the Liu Haisu International Art Research Association, and Meng Na, President of the European New Immigrant Chinese Writers Association, extended their congratulations online for the launch of the Festival of China Culture and Macao Forum for China Culture. Ms. Meng Na remarked that the festival and forum hold particular significance in the current era and also possess profound historical meaning, serving as a vivid portrayal of the Chinese heart and the spirit of return.

The launch ceremony also included the awarding of the “Chinese Culture Promotion Ambassador” supervisory commission certificates, the ambassador appointment ceremony, and the award ceremony for the 2024 “Full Love Macao” short video competition. During the Chinese arts and culture showcase, Ms. Hu Qian performed the Yue Opera “Clothing Covers the World,” and the Macao Mulan Association demonstrated the “Dunhuang Art Fitness routine”. The 3rd Festival of China Culture features nearly one hundred diverse activities, which will continue until December. Everyone is welcome to visit the relevant websites and public accounts to stay updated on the progress of the events.

The 7th Macao Forum for Chinese Culture was successfully held

On November 26, 2024, the 7th Macao Forum for Chinese Culture, jointly organized by the Centre for Chinese History and Culture at the University of Macau and the Think Tank of United Citizens, was successfully held. This forum coincided with the launch ceremony of the main project of the 3rd Festival of  Chinese Culture of UM. The theme of the forum was “Macao Culture and Chinese Modern Civilization,” aiming to explore the value and contributions of Macao’s traditional culture to modern Chinese civilization.

Chairperson Chen Bingbing of the Think Tank of United Citizens and renowned writer, one of the forum’s initiators, Lu Xinhua, both delivered speeches. Chairperson Chen stated that this forum not only enriches the connotation of Macau as a “cultural base,” but also shapes Macau’s cultural foundation, providing valuable insights for preserving the Chinese cultural context and promoting the creative transformation and development of Chinese culture. This forum serves as both a reflection on past achievements and a vision for future development. Lu Xinhua pointed out that the academic and cultural influence of the forum is the result of collaborative efforts from all sectors. And then, the officiating guests conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The forum was organized into four sessions, each featuring keynote speeches and discussions. Over the course of one day, more than 20 experts and scholars delivered insightful presentations on topics including the influence of Macao culture on modern Chinese civilization, the contributions of Macao culture to contemporary Chinese civilization, Macao literature and culture, as well as modern Chinese literature and culture. Scholars and experts from various fields such as history, philosophy, thought, culture, and literary arts engaged in in-depth discussions, enhancing cultural confidence and promoting cultural heritage. This made the forum a feast of intellectual exchange and academic dialogue.