Reported by Xinhua News Agency, Translated Works Inherit Classics, Voice of China and France Share - The 15th Fu Lei Translation and Publishing Award Award Ceremony Successfully Held in Guangzhou
2023-11-22
Chinese characters are one of the oldest written languages in the world, while French is known as the most romantic language in the world. The exchange and collision between the two is not only a reflection of culture, but also a spark of human civilization. Traveling between the vast and dazzling language and culture, the translator is the "ferryman" of excellent works and the linker between the source language and the target language. After six years, the benchmark of the French Chinese graphic book industry, the "Fu Lei Translation and Publishing Award," has once again arrived in Guangzhou. On November 18th, the 15th Fu Lei Translation and Publishing Award (hereinafter referred to as "Fu Lei Award") ceremony was held in Shamian, Guangzhou. Fu Xiwei, Consul General of France in Guangzhou, Pei Guoliang, Counselor General of the French Embassy in China, Dong Qiang, Chairman of the Fule Prize Organizing Committee, Pu Haolin, Chairman of the 15th Fule Prize Jury, Miaolia Barberie, novelist and author of "The Elegance of the Hedgehog", Xie Youshun, literary critic and professor of the Chinese Department at Sun Yat sen University, Wang Wilhelm, novelist and associate professor of the Chinese Department at Sun Yat sen University, and other literary and artistic figures, as well as Xinhua News Agency More than 120 media representatives from "Outlook New Era" magazine (referred to as "Liaoxin"), Southern Daily, Life Art Map, and other media outlets attended the event. At the event, French Ambassador to China Bai Yutang emphasized in a video speech that cultural exchange between China and France cannot be separated from the contributions made by translators, Translators are indispensable for the exchange of literature and ideas between two cultures. Translators help us deepen our understanding of each other and transform our differences into objects of discussion, exchange, observation, and research. "French Ambassador to China, Bai Yutang, French General in Guangzhou, Fu Xiwei, welcomed the landing of the Fu Lei Award in Guangzhou and expressed sincere congratulations to the shortlisted translators. He believes that the establishment of the Fu Lei Award, It has effectively promoted the translation and dissemination of French literature and academic works in China. A good translator can benefit more people in the dissemination of language and cultural diversity. Dong Qiang, Chairman and Permanent Judge of the Organizing Committee and Dean of the Yanjing School at Peking University, stated that Guangzhou is the earliest cultural bridge between China and France, so holding this award ceremony in Guangzhou is of special significance. Whether it's Fu Lei from Shanghai or Liang Zongdai from Guangdong, they have found love and culture in their respective fields. The encounter between Chinese culture and modern French culture has had a huge impact on them. They also want to convey the beauty they feel in it to those who have not yet felt these beauties, so they become translators and cultural disseminators Dong Qiang, Chairman of the Fulei Award Organizing Committee, is reported to have received a total of 46 works for evaluation, including 35 in the social sciences category and 11 in the literature category; This year, a total of 10 translated works have been shortlisted for the final review, including 5 translated works in social sciences and 5 translated works in literature. Accompanied by the melodious and wonderful violin performance, the ceremony ushered in the most anticipated moment - the winners of the three major social science awards, literary awards, and newcomer awards of the 2023 Fu Lei Awards were announced. Li Zheng, an associate researcher from the Institute of Foreign Literature at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, was awarded the award for his translation of "The Four Parts of the World: A History of Globalization" (by Serge Grukinsky, Eastern Publishing House)
Edit:Ling Xiaotong Responsible editor:Li Yi
Source:OUTLOOK NEW ERA MAGAZINE
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