Huang Masai: Pioneer of Chinese and Western cultural exchanges in the 20th century
July 04, 2022 09:59 Source: "China Social Sciences", July 4, 2022, Issue 2440

"In Spain,Huang Masai is the authority of China。"Chinese scholar Wang Yangle commented on this way。Born in Cuba in 1905,Growing in Europe,Learned in China,and then move to Spain,Died in Geneva in 1981。The 20th century in the situation of the situation,Her figure is like a delicate rose,Resolutely bloom in the smoke of the war。Although as a mixed -race of Asia and Europe,I have moved to various countries since childhood,I often feel lonely in my heart,However, Chinese blood flowing in the body,Let her no matter where she is,Frequent concern and longing for China。A series of lectures she held across Europe,Articles published in major newspapers and her translation and writing,Become an important reference for the Spaniards who first met China。China in Huang Matai,History long and full of oriental wisdom,A simple and vivid market atmosphere,Like her own life legendary experience,Remoring and longing for people。

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The father of Huang Masai is Huang Luhe,Zhejiang Yuhang people,Although I lost my childhood,Live of life under the fence,But the talent is intelligent and diligently read,Pass the imperial examinations at all levels,Finally, Bet365 app download I resolutely devoted themselves to diplomatic cause,Become an envoy of the Qing Dynasty in Spain。When he was over thirty years,Love Miss Brort in Belgium at first sight,Marry in the case of not mutual language。They have two daughters after marriage -sister Yellow Sin Ding and sister Yellow Matsai。

This marriage combination is opposed by the two families,In the Chinese and Western society at that time, it was regarded as an alien,But they are compatible and stored,Its fun。The mother of Huang Masai has received Western education since childhood,Is a devout Catholic person; my father is subject to orthodox Confucian education,Since childhood, the two sisters of Yellow and Matsai have received traditional education。other,Huang Luhe is also happy,Guangjie Good Friends,From the bus driver、Passers -by Passenger to Polites to Politicians in Spain,They are all the guests of their common seats。Huang Lu and later returned to Beijing,Translated Earl Romanes (three times in the Spanish Prime Minister from 1912-1918) "Army and Policy"。He and Hu Shitang are also closely interacting,Books related to Chinese grammar in their later years,There are more than 12 volumes in space,Unfortunate。

Yellow Nowa Ding and Yellow Matsai sisters lived in the diverse cultural environment when they were childhood,Talking about the classics of the father's quotation,Draw nutrition from the Bet365 app download mother's French collection,Receive various types of language courses for private school,Observe the local customs of Spain,Until 1913 Huang Luhe received a regulation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing,A family talent returned to China。

After returning to Beijing,Sister two enters the French Holy Heart Academy,Learn Chinese culture with private teachers at home。In the memory of Huang Matsai as a child,Still clearly remember that one day a young couple rang their door。The young man recognized Huang Matai's father as the official Huang of Huang when he exported the Chinese to France to work in France and collects bribes,To this end, come to condemn the question。After some verification,Young talents know that they have mistakenly admit people,Later, he talks about his own ambitions with Huang Lu,Talking about the two is very happy。When young people go,Father said to Huang Matai: "This young man must have a future in the future。"This young man was Mao Zedong, who was a clerk at Peking University Library that year。

Huang Masai later completed his studies at Tsinghua University,Enter the French Industrial and Commercial Bank of China,At the same time, I also write a manuscript for some English newspapers and periodicals。1926,Huang Lu and the death,Four Passage House lost the top beam pillar,French boyfriend who has been in love with Huang Matai bet365 Play online games for two years because of her mixed Asian and European -based identity,Leave a letter and leave without saying a word。Huang Masai is sad to go to Europe Sanxin,Finally settled in Spain。

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Two years after the marriage of Huang Matai,Husband died unfortunately。In the context that women who generally believe in Europe at that time, women who should not work should not work,Huang Masai resolutely abandon the money support of the husband's family,With your ability to master the ability of the six languages ​​and the accumulation of Chinese and Western cultural knowledge,Self -reliance,Invest in work。Under the initiative of the famous feminist sportsman Maria Baya,Huang Matsai in Madrid、Lisbon、Paris、Brussels and other places start a series of lectures,In the form of a unique place,Introduce Chinese painting、Poetry、Dance、Drama、Music、Architecture and other aspects。"When the lecture is over,A warm applause often rang。The audience not only benefits much from the lecture,It is also convinced by the speaker's unparalleled talent and elegance ... "The Spanish media commented on this。

In the middle of the 20th century,Lectures on Huang Masai and social life,Frequent appears on the layout of major newspapers in Spain,There are more than a hundred reports on Huang Matai in ABC in Spain alone。Huang Masai wrote newspapers bet365 Play online games such as "Jesus in the Eyes of Chinese Artists", "Chinese Music", "Chinese Drama" and "The Calling in Beijing" and other newspapers,Pens with informative and humorous,Introduce Chinese culture and art for Spanish readers。She also published the book "Chinese Life"; written the entry of "Chinese Drama" in "Drama: The Encyclopedia of the Stage Art Encyclopedia"; translated the English work "Chinese Heritage" into Spanish; He also translated Chinese short story sets such as "Chinese Novelist Selection", "Chinese Traditional Story Collection", "Eastern Humor Story Collection", "Ancient Mirror and Other Chinese Stories", as well as "Simple Chinese Poetry" and "Selection of the Second Chinese Poetry"。Her poetry collection is widely praised and has been reprinted many times。Another,She also published the book "Yesterday's Memories and the Impression Today",In the form of an autobiography, she described her seeing in Europe and China。

 Promoting Chinese and Western cultural exchanges

1930,Huang Matsai is appointed as a accompanying museum in Madrid。After that,Huang Masai enters the work of foreign language department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain,As a translation until retirement。1954,Huang Masai and famous Spanish scholars、Diplomat Hulio Casalez created the Spanish Translation and Interpretation Professional Association,And as the person in charge of the bet365 live casino games Spanish delegation,Participated in the first、The Second International Translator Federation Federation。Not only that,As a cultural celebrity,She also participated in TV、Radio program,Tell Chinese culture and answer questions for the audience。

Due to the outstanding contributions made in Chinese and Western cultural exchanges,Huang Masai was awarded the "Queen Isabella Medal", "Spanish Red Cross Silver Medal" and "French Thanksgiving Medal" and other medals。Since 2017,Barcelona Autonomous University and the Confucius Institute of Barcelona began to jointly issue the "Huang Matsai Translation Award",Not only to commemorate this outstanding lady,Also to inspire more scholars to translate Chinese works into Spanish and Catalonian。

Huang Masai has interviewed III Gandhi,Wingdira Gandhi said: "I hope that the culture around the world can turn into a strand of wind,Blow into my room freely,and I don't move myself。"Huang Masai with its delicate body,Standing at the tide of historical torrent,All my life is building a bridge for the exchange of Chinese and Western culture,But in her heart, she often pregnant with Beijing Hutong, who had worn in the streets every day。

(Author Unit: Academy of Foreign Language of Nankai University)

Editor in charge: Cui Cen
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