近代上海慈善义演的形塑与演进

The Shaping and Evolution of the Charity Performance in Modern Shanghai

上海是移民的城市,也是近代慈善义演的发源地。移民在繁荣经济、娱乐生活的同时,也为各地赈灾发挥一定作用。上海慈善义演形式多种多样,具有寓善于乐的特点,反映多元文化的影响。灾难发生后,慈善义演组织者通过媒体扩大影响,既为筹款发布信息,也能塑造良好社会形象。随着慈善义演的普及,从专业演员演出扩展为大众参与,助赈能力得到较大提升,应急助赈与日常救济为其重要功能。慈善义演的演进,促使上海形成新的文化生态,也推动中国近代慈善公益事业的发展。

Shanghai charity performance had a variety of forms, with the characteristics of combing amusement and charity, reflecting the influence of multiculturalism. After the disaster, the organizers of the charity performance expanded their influence through the media, not only publishing information for fundraising, but also shaping a good social image. With the popularity of charity performances, actors had expanded from professional performances to public participation, and their relief ability had been greatly improved.Emergency relief and daily relief are its important functions. The evolution of charity performances promoted the formation of a new cultural ecology in Shanghai, and also promoted the development of modern Chinese charity and public welfare undertakings.