Prof Gong Pengcheng, distinguished professor of Peking University and Beijing Normal University, delivered a speech about Chinese cultural confidence from the world's perspective on 15 October. It was the third of UIC's Distinguished Lectures on Liberal Arts Education.
Prof Gong shared the stories of two sinologists, Jao Tsung-I and Kristofer Schipper from the Netherlands, who dedicated themselves to promoting Chinese literature and culture toward the world.
Prof Gong sharing insights about the significance of Chinese traditional culture communication
Prof Gong said that when Chinese classic literature is translated to foreign languages, some Western translators twist the original meanings to adapt to their local culture. Moreover, some traditional costumes and ceremonies are changed improperly in China.
Prof Gong encouraged young people to learn about and promote traditional Chinese culture.
A student discussing with Prof Gong
Director of the Whole Person Education Office Prof Guo Haipeng (right) and Gao Yueming (left) from UIC Qin Club giving souvenirs to Prof Gong
From MPRO
Reporter: Du Jiewen
Photographer: Ivy Liao
Editors: Deen He, Covee Wang
