Event Summary

The 19th workshop hosted by the Taiwanese Association of Hispanists, titled "History, Cultural Studies, and Translation," featured three scholars and translation experts. They explored the deep connections between the Hispanic and Chinese worlds through historical record comparisons, representations of the Chinese diaspora in contemporary literature, and the analysis of classic comic translations.

Presentation Highlights

1. Comparative Study of Records: China and the Hispanic Philippines (16th-18th Centuries)

Speaker: Ms. Yueyou Cui (University of Cádiz) Highlights:

• Historical Comparison: Examined economic and cultural interactions between China and the Hispanic Philippines from the 16th to 18th centuries using diverse historical sources.
• Archival Research: Shared insights and findings from historical archival research at the University of Cádiz.

2. Representation of Chinese Diaspora and Chinatowns in Contemporary Latin American Literature

Speaker: Dr. Paco Chen (Spelman College) Highlights:

• Literary Representation: Explored how contemporary Latin American literature (North, South, and Caribbean) depicts Chinese immigrants, diaspora trauma, and the spatial imagery of Chinatowns.
• National Construction: Analyzed how Chinese elements are integrated into national construction and cultural identity in Latin America.

3. Analysis and Comparison: San Mao's Translation and Quino's Original Mafalda

Speaker: Mr. Paco Nájar (Radio Taiwan International; M.A., Graduate Institute of Translation and Interpretation, National Taiwan Normal University) Highlights:

• Translation Analysis: Conducted an in-depth comparison between the famous Taiwanese author San Mao's translation Wawa kan tianxia (《娃娃看天下》) and the original Mafalda by Argentine cartoonist Quino.
• Cultural Translation: Discussed how San Mao transformed Argentine social observations into content that resonated with Taiwanese readers, along with the linguistic and cultural challenges involved.

Event Information

• Time: December 8, 2023 (Fri) 20:00
• Location: Online (Zoom Meeting)
• Moderators: Prof. Li Yu-chung, Prof. Hsu Yu-yen, Prof. Tu Hsiao-chieh