论左秉隆在新加坡推广中华文化之影响

On Zuo Binglong's Role in Promoting Chinese Culture in Singapore

作为清廷直接委派的第一位驻新加坡领事,左秉隆为中华文化在新加坡的推广作出了特殊贡献,对新加坡的华人社会产生了一定影响,主要体现在:中华传统文学创作潮流兴起、南洋华社群中"爱国情绪"普遍出现、稳定团结的华社初步形成、复兴儒学思想意识开启等。

As the first consul to Singapore directly appointed by the Qing government,Zuo Binglong made special contributions to the spread of Chinese culture in Singapore and exerted considerable influence on the Chinese communities there. His contributions and influence were mainly reflected in the rise of trends in Chinese traditional literary creation,the'patriotic sentiments'prevalent among Chinese communities,the initial formation of stable and cohesive Chinese communities,and the revival of Confucianism ideology in Southeast Asia.