‘Global Diasporic Chinese Museums Network Initiative’ launched
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the ‘Global Diasporic Chinese Museums Network Initiative’ （全球华侨华人博物馆协作项目), an AHRC-funded research project that aims to create a global network of diasporic Chinese museums, fostering intellectual dialogues and collaborations that transcend geographical and national boundaries.
This project builds upon Dr Cangbai Wang’s research into Museum Representations of the Chinese Diasporas in the PRC, which is the first book to analyse how the histories of Chinese diasporas are represented in the museum space of China and preserved as the cultural heritage of the homeland. Now, with the ‘Global Diasporic Chinese Museums Network Initiative’, specialists in the history and cultural heritage of Chinese diasporas from the UK and Singapore join force to expand the scope of research into museum representations of Chinese diasporas around the world.
For academics, museum professionals, and the general public, the project serves as a virtual hub where curators, scholars, policymakers, and passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds come together to exchange experiences, insights, and stories about diasporic Chinese cultures and heritage practices. This is precisely what the network aims to achieve. Through an engaging line-up of activities, including online public talks, immersive thematic workshops held in vibrant cities like Singapore and London, and a virtual international symposium to conclude the project, this endeavour seeks to foster collaboration and ignite intellectual conversations like never before.
One of the most exciting aspects of this initiative is creating an open-access website, offering a treasure trove of knowledge, interactive exhibits, and a joint online exhibition showcasing the diverse Chinese diasporic experiences, challenges and opportunities. By providing insights into migration, cultural preservation, and intercultural exchange, this project has the potential to shape public policy, challenge preconceptions, and foster a deeper and more critical understanding of the rich tapestry of diasporic Chinese heritage and beyond.
We invite you to join us as we embark on this exciting journey. Whether you’re an academic seeking collaborative opportunity, a museum professional looking to expand your knowledge, or simply a curious individual eager to explore the vast world of diasporic cultures, this project offers numerous ways of getting involved.
“全球华侨华人博物馆协作项目”正式启动
我们高兴地宣布，“全球华侨华人博物馆协作项目” 于2023年6月1日正式启动。该项目由英国艺术和人文研究委员会（AHRC）资助，旨在创建一个全球华侨华人博物馆网络，促进跨越地理和国家边界的知识对话和交流合作。
该项目以王苍柏博士的《离散华人的博物馆表达：移民历史于祖籍国的文化遗产》为基础，该书首次探讨了中国各地的博物馆对离散华人的多元表达以及华侨华人历史与祖籍国文化遗产的复杂关系。现在，通过“全球华侨华人博物馆协作项目”，来自英国和新加坡华人历史和文化遗产专家组成团队，旨在将研究范围扩大到探讨和促进世界各地散居华人的博物馆建设和文化表达。
对于学术界、博物馆专业人士和公众而言，该项目是一个服务于将来自不同背景的策展人、学者、政策制定者和热情的博物馆爱好者聚集在一起的学术平台，彼此交流和分享关于华侨华人移民历史和遗产实践的经验、见解和故事。我们希望，通过一系列引人入胜的活动，包括在线公开演讲、在新加坡和伦敦等充满活力的城市举办的沉浸式主题研讨会，以及总结该项目的线上国际研讨会，它会以前所未有的方式促进全球华侨华人博物馆之间的交流与合作，进一步推动对该领域的广泛的知识对话。
该计划最令人兴奋的方面之一是创建一个开放访问网站，使其成为展示离散华人文化遗产的知识宝库、交流互动的空间和举办在线联合展览的平台，表达和讨论世界各地离散华人的不同的经历、挑战和机遇。通过这些努力，我们希望该项目可以对固有的认知提出挑战，对公共政策的制定产生影响，并获得对离散华人文化遗产研究和实践更加深入和更具批判性的理解。
我们热诚地邀请您的加入，和我们一起踏上这段激动人心的旅程！无论您是寻求合作机会的学者、希望扩展知识的博物馆专业人士，还是渴望探索广阔的离散文化遗产的爱好者，该项目都将提供灵活多样的参与方式和和令人期待的合作空间。
