近代佛山华侨捐赠侨乡慈善事业研究

Research on the Philanthropic Enterprises of Overseas Chinese from Foshan in Modern Times

近代佛山华侨积极捐赠家乡慈善事业。这缘于佛山地方民间深厚的慈善文化传统,华侨的宗亲意识和乡土观念,佛山民间传统慈善事业的衰落和侨团组织的桥梁作用。佛山华侨的慈善捐赠主要用于灾害赈济、兴办教育、医疗卫生和道路桥梁等公益事业。华侨捐赠侨乡慈善事业促进了侨乡经济、社会、教育和文化等民生事业的发展。佛山华侨捐赠家乡慈善事业是近代海外华侨爱国爱乡的重要表现。

Overseas Chinese from Foshan actively donated to philanthropic enterprises in their hometown in modern times.This enthusiasm resulted from the profound philanthropic tradition of the local folk,clan consciousness and strong attachment to hometowns,the decline of traditional charity of the time and the bridging role played by overseas Chinese groups.Major donations went to disaster relief,education,health care,roads and bridges and other public undertakings.These charitable donations promoted Foshan’s economic,social,educational,and cultural development and were an important manifestation of their patriotism and love for their hometowns in the modern times.