Vortrag von Gao Yu am 26.11.: Making Genealogy in Late Imperial China

Die HSG lädt alle Interessierten zu einem Vortrag von Dr. des. Gao Yu (Universität Hamburg) mit dem Titel “Making Genealogy in Late Imperial China: A Case Study of Xu Village in Huizhou" ein:  

This presentation demonstrates an analysis of the Xu genealogies in Xu village, located in the Huizhou region, spanning from the 16th to the 19th century. It identifies three distinct phenomena in the genealogical compilation of Xucun:
1. the correlation of ancestors with mythological figures dating back 4,000 years;
2. the linkage of ancestors’ names to officials bearing the same family name as documented in historical records;
3. the inconsistencies between the records and descriptions of ancestors in the genealogical contents compared to those in broader historical records.
These phenomena underscore the notion that genealogy itself serves as a symbolic capital of regional identity.

Mittwoch, 26.11.2025, 18 Uhr

Asien-Afrika-Institut, Raum 123

Edmund-Siemers-Allee 1 – Flügel Ost