“Tang and Song Poetry Appreciation”Lecture Held in Latvia 拉脱维亚“唐诗宋词欣赏”讲座成功举行

Invited by Chinese artist Zhang Hongge, Prof. Pēteris Pildegovičs, the Latvian Director, and Prof. He Dong, the Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Latvia, hosted a unique lecture on Tang and Song poetry appreciation at Gallery MuseumLV on June 7, 2024, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Attendees included Chinese artist Zhang Hongge, the wife of the Chinese Director Tao Liping, Hu Shirong, a Chinese language teacher at the University of Latvia, and other Latvian enthusiasts of Chinese culture. The youngest attendee was only six years old.

During the lecture, He Dong and Pēteris Pildegovičs recited two classic poems, “Lament (IV)” by Tang Dynasty poet Yuan Zhen and “Ode to the Red Cliff” by Northern Song writer Su Shi, in both Chinese and Latvian. Their recitation immersed the audience in the essence of ancient Chinese literature.

The speakers not only introduced the background stories of the poets but also shared some interesting anecdotes and insights from Pildegovičs’ experiences translating Tang poetry. Additionally, related videos were shown to deepen the audience’s understanding and appreciation of the poetry.

The highlight of the event was an interactive recitation experience and Q&A session between the attendees and the speakers. The audience eagerly asked questions and engaged in lively discussions, creating a warm and enthusiastic atmosphere.

The lecture was a great success, further promoting cultural exchange and cooperation between China and Latvia. We look forward to more similar events in the future, which will add new momentum to the development of cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and Latvia.

【拉脱维亚大学孔子学院讯 通讯员 胡诗蓉 摄影 胡诗蓉】

受中国旅拉艺术家张红戈邀请，拉脱维亚大学孔子学院拉方院长贝德高和中方院长何东，于2024年6月7日下午3点至5点在Gallery MuseumLV举办了一场别开生面的唐诗宋词欣赏讲座。参加此次活动的有中国旅拉艺术家张红戈，拉脱维亚大学中方院长夫人陶丽萍，拉脱维亚大学汉语教师胡诗蓉以及拉脱维亚的中国文化爱好者。最小的一位听众只有6岁。

讲座中，何东和贝德高分别用中拉两种语言，朗诵了唐代诗人元稹的《离思（其四）》和北宋文学家苏轼的《念奴娇•赤壁怀古》两首经典诗词，带领现场观众沉浸在中国古代文学的意境之中。

主讲人不仅详细介绍了两位诗人的创作背景，还分享了贝德高在翻译唐诗时的一些趣事和感悟。同时，现场还播放了与诗词品鉴相关的视频，加深了观众对诗词的理解和欣赏。

活动的高潮是在场来宾与两位主讲人进行的吟诵体验和问答交流环节。大家踊跃提问，积极互动，现场气氛热烈而融洽。

本次讲座取得了圆满成功，进一步促进了中拉文化的交流与合作，期待未来能有更多类似的活动，为中拉文化交流与合作的发展增添新的动力。