THIRDINTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

„The Silk Road”

ORGANIZED BY CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE IN SOFIA

and

Institute for Global History

BEIJING FOREIGN STUDIES UNIVERSITY

Sofia, Bulgaria,June 04-05, 2015

Conference Program

June04, Thursday

Time / Event / Venue
08.30-9.00 / Registration of the participants / Foyer at Aula Magnum,
Sofia University
09.00-09.20 / Opening ceremony at the Aula of Sofia University
Chair: Prof. Alexander Fedotoff, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Opening speeches by honored guests:
Sofia University
Chinese Embassy / Aula Magnum
09.20-10.40 / Opening Plenary Session
Part One
Chair: Dr. Joanna Wardega, Confucius Institute in Krakow / Aula Magnum
09.20-09.40 / Prof. Nako Stefanov , Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Bulgaria
The “new normality” economic policy of PRC – problems and perspectives
Language of Presentation: English
09.40-10.00 / Prof.Aleksei Rodionov, St.Petersburg State University, Russia
Internationalism of the Chinese Nationalist Literary Periodicals in the beginning of 1930s
Language of Presentation:English
10.00-10.20 / Prof. AlexanderFedotoff, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Bulgaria
The Rule of Kublai Khan in China
Language of Presentation: English
10.20-10.40 / Discussion
10.40-11.00 / Coffee-break / Foyer at Aula Magnum
11.00-12.20 / Opening Plenary Session
Part Two
Chair: Dr. Cord Eberspächer, Confucius Institute in Dusseldorf / Aula Magnum
11.00-11.20 / Prof. Alexander Storozhuk, Saint-Petersburg State University, Russia
Dragon King and his daughter in Chinese beliefs and literature
Language of Presentation: English
11.20-11.40 / Prof. Imre Hamar, Confucius Institute at Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary
Transportation of Buddhist Ideas on the Silk Road:The Khotanese Influence on Chinese Buddhism
Language of Presentation: English
11.40-12.00 / Dr. Heinrich Geiger, University of Bonn, Germany
Music along the Silk Road: Pipa (pear-shaped lute) and the story of Wang Zhaojun
Language of Presentation:English
12.00-12.20 / Discussion
12.20-13.10 / Buffet Lunch / Restaurant “The Egg”, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
13.10-13.30 / Transfer from Sofia University to
Centre for Eastern Languages and Studies
13.30-15.30 / Session One / Section I: Centre for Eastern Languages and Studies, Hall 1
Section II: Centre for Eastern Languages and Studies, Hall 29
Section I
Chair: Teodora Koutzarova
Working languages: Bulgarian, English
Each speaker has15 min. for oral presentation. Another 30 min. are provided for overall discussions and concluding remarks. / Section II
Chair:Assoc. Prof. Irina Saraivanova
Working languages: Bulgarian, English
Each speaker has15 min. for oral presentation. Another 30 min. are provided for overall discussions and concluding remarks.
Teodora Koutzarova, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
‘Corporeality’ and the Ancient Chinese Conception of Space and Time
Language of Presentation:English / Dr. Zornitsa Grekova-Stefanova, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The transfer of security values on the Silk Road
Language of Presentation: English
Dr. Desislava Damyanova, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
The Wayfarer (Man of Dao) in Eastern Perspective
Language of Presentation: English / Mario Appen, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
The Silk Road and the Book Trade: Exchange of Lexicographical Production between the Ottoman, Safavid and Mughal Empires in the 17th Century
Language of Presentation: Bulgarian
Anthony Terekhov, Russian Academy of Sciences
The Sage of Qin: The First Emperor's Use of the Pre-Imperial Notions of Sagacity
Language of Presentation: English / Prof. Wei Chuxiong,University of Macau
China’s Ocean Silk Route and Canton/Macau
Languageof Presentation: English
Assoc. Prof. Antoaneta Nikolova, BlagoevgradSouth-West University
On the Edge of Existing
Language of Presentation:Bulgarian / Assoc. Prof. Bogdana Todorova, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
The New Challenges on the Silk Road
Language of Presentation: Bulgarian
Dr. Denka Marinova, National Academy of Sports
Wu Xing: The Art of Balance according Traditional Chinese Medicine
Language of Presentation:Bulgarian / Assoc. Prof. Irina Saraivanova, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
On Silk and Sericulture in Bulgarian Lands in the Ottoman Empire, According to Ottoman Archival Sources from 18th-19th Century
Language of Presentation: Bulgarian
Dr. Rumiana Budjeva, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Schools of Chinese Martial Arts – A Door for Popularization of Chinese Traditions in Bulgaria
Language of Presentation: Bulgarian / Katina Joneva, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Тhe modern Vikings and the heirs of the dragon: The unusual partnership between Sweden and China
Language of Presentation: Bulgarian
Discussion / Discussion
15.30-16.00 / Coffee-break / Foyer at Hall 1
16.00-18.00 / Session Two / Section I: Centre for Eastern Languages and Studies, Hall 1
Section II: Centre for Eastern Languages and Studies, Hall 29
Section I
Chair: Prof. Alexander Alexiev
Working languages: English, Chinese
Each speaker has15 min. for oral presentation. Another 30 min. are provided for overall discussions and concluding remarks. / Section II
Chair: Dr. Konstantin Golev
Working languages: Bulgarian, English, Chinese
Each speaker has15 min. for oral presentation. Another 30 min. are provided for overall discussions and concluding remarks.
Prof. Liu Ruomei, Beijing Foreign Studies University
Languages of Early and Middle Period in Qing Dynasty and History of World Linguistics
Language of Presentation: Chinese / Prof. Geng Sheng, Chinese History Society of Sino-Foreign Relations
The impact of the “The Silk Road” and theConfucian culture on France
Language of Presentation: Chinese
Prof. Alexander Alexiev, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Chinese Derivatives with a component-preposition
Language of Presentation: English / Dr. KonstantinGolev, SofiaUniversity “St. KlimentOhridski”
The Empire of the Khwarazm shahs, Cuman-Qipčaksand the Mongol Expansion
LanguageofPresentation: English
Antonia Tsankova, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Subjective Motivation in the Usage of Aspect-tense Formatives in Modern Chinese
Language of Presentation: English / Dr. Svetlana Ivanova, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
China in the Context of Japan’s Foreign Relationships During Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Language of Presentation: Bulgarian
Olga Bochkova, Confucius Institute at St. Petersburg State University
The temporal and specific values of the function word "ceng" and it’s negative form "bu ceng"/"wei ceng" in the Late Middle Chinese language
Language of Presentation: English / Aksiniya Koleva, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
The Kingdom of Wu Yue (907-978) – Role in International Trade
Language of Presentation:Bulgarian
Prof. Cui Mingfen, Macao Polytechnic Institute
Chinese Language Education in Macao: Foster More and Better Talented Personnel for Intercultural Communication
Language of Presentation:Chinese / Tihomira Todorova, Leiden University graduate
The Reemerging of the Tianxia concept in China’s International Relations as a Case Study in China’s Attempts to Create its Own International Relations Theory
Language of Presentation: English
LiuMing, ConfuciusInstituteinSofia
A Primary Study on the Chinese Language Teaching in Bulgaria
LanguageofPresentation: Chinese / Prof. Tang Kaijian, University ofMacau
Exploring the Mystery of ”Huangtou Uighur”and ”Caotou Tartar”——Discourse on Qinghai Road in Song dynasty
Language of Presentation: Chinese
Discussion / Discussion
18.00-19.00 / Cocktail Party / Centre for Eastern Languages and Studies, Confucius Hall
19.00-19.30 / Transfer from Centre for Eastern Languages and Studies to Sofia Philharmonie
19.30-21.00 / Classical Chinese Music Concert: string quintet with piano / Sofia Philharmonie, Bulgaria Hall

June 05, Friday

09.00-10.30 / Session Three / Section I: Centre for Eastern Languages and Studies, Hall 1
Section II: Centre for Eastern Languages and Studies, Hall 29
Section I
Chair: Dr. Tsvetelina Marinova
Working languages: English
Each speaker has15 min. for oral presentation. Another 30 min. are provided for overall discussions and concluding remarks. / Section II
Chair: Prof. BoykaTsigova
Working languages: Bulgarian, English
Each speaker has15 min. for oral presentation. Another 30 min. are provided for overall discussions and concluding remarks.
Dr. Tsvetelina Marinova, New Bulgarian University
Trends in economic relations between EU and China in a global crisis' context
Language of Presentation: English / Prof. Boyka Tsigova, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Depictions of Dragon in China and Japan
Language of Presentation: Bulgarian
Mariia Guleva, St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University
Chinese Friends of Soviet People in “Krokodil” Magazine (1922 – 1949)Language of Presentation: English / Dr. Maria Momchilova, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Kibyoshi: Unfolding Tales Along The Silk Road
Language of Presentation: Bulgarian
Dr. Antonina Habova, University of National and World Economy
China’s Policy in the Balkans: Window of Opportunity or Threat to the EU
Language of Presentation: English / Dr. Nadezhda Nikolova, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Mythological, symbolic and linguistic picture of the mulberry in traditional culture
Language of Presentation:Bulgarian
Dr. Valentin Katrandzhiev,Bulgarian Diplomatic Institute, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
PR of China’s Strategy in the Greater Black Sea Region
Language of Presentation: English
10.30-11.00 / Coffee-break / Foyer at Hall 1
11.00-12.45 / Session Four / Section I: Centre for Eastern Languages and Studies, Hall 1
Section II: Centre for Eastern Languages and Studies, Hall 29
Section I
Chair: Dr. Elizabeth Yoneva
Working languages: Bulgarian, English, Chinese
Each speaker has15 min. for oral presentation. Another 30 min. are provided for overall discussions and concluding remarks. / Section II
Chair: Assoc. Prof. Gergana Ruseva
Working languages: Bulgarian, English
Each speaker has15 min. for oral presentation. Another 30 min. are provided for overall discussions and concluding remarks.
Assoc. Prof. Saule Koshanova, Confucius Institute at L.N.Gumilyov, Eurasian National University
China's New Silk Road initiative
Language of Presentation: Chinese / Assoc. Prof. Gergana Ruseva, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
On the notions of memory in Buddhism
Language of Presentation: English
Dr. Elizabeth Yoneva, University of National and World Economy
China's Energy (In)security
Language of Presentation: English / Alexander Ivanoff, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Philosophical implications in the poetry of Eihei Dogen (1200 - 1253), written in Classical Chinese
Language of Presentation: English
SilviyaDimova, graduate of the University of Duisburg-Essen, M.A. Modern East Asian Studies
Beijing’s and Guangzhou’s Fight with Air Pollution: Who Makes and Executes the Policies?
Language of Presentation: English / Konstantin Bayraktarov/Alexander Mandalov, “Bacho Kiro” Secondary School
The Weiqi board as a reflection of Chinese cosmography
Language of Presentation: Bulgarian
Plamena Koeva, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
The rise and fall of coordinated policy of the Soviet Union and its satellites toward People’s Republic of China
Languageof Presentation: Bulgarian / Valeri Ivanov, Kung Fu Centre “Xuangui”
Reflections in Search of Unnamable Content of the "Martial Art"
Language of Presentation: Bulgarian
Emil Yankov, Sienit Holding
Euro-Chinese economic development zone (ECEDZ)
Language of Presentation: English / Assoc. Prof. Miglena Tzenova-Nusheva, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
First Chinese Films with Music by Chinese Composers. First Appearance of Chinese Film Musical
Language of Presentation: Bulgarian
Discussion / Discussion
12.45-14.00 / Buffet Lunch / Centre for Eastern Languages and Studies, Confucius Hall
14.00-15.45 / Final Session / Section I: Centre for Eastern Languages and Studies, Hall 1
Section II: Centre for Eastern Languages and Studies, Hall 29
Section I
Chair: Assoc. Prof.Iaroslava Shekera
Working languages: Bulgarian, English
Each speaker has15 min. for oral presentation. Another 30 min. are provided for overall discussions and concluding remarks. / Section II
Chair: Dr. Joanna Wardega
Working languages: Bulgarian, English
Each speaker has15 min. for oral presentation. Another 30 min. are provided for overall discussions and concluding remarks.
Prof. GeZhiqiang, ConfuciusInstituteinSofia
The Art of Translation from Chinese to Bulgarian Language
Language of Presentation: Bulgarian / Dr. Joanna Wardega, Confucius Institute in Krakow, Jagiellonian University
The role of tourism in Chinese history and culture education of foreigners
Language of Presentation: English
Petko Hinov, freelance translator
Is Chinese Classical Poetry (Un)Translatable: Some Peculiarities and Problems of Poetic Translation of Chinese Classical Verse in Bulgarian
Language of Presentation:Bulgarian / Assoc. Prof. Sonya Alexieva,New Bulgarian University
Creative Tourism Experiences: Competitive Advantages of Heritage Tourism in Shanxi Province
Languageof Presentation: Bulgarian
Assoc. Prof. Gergana Petkova, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
The Love Road – reading and enjoying Ise Monogatari
Language of Presentation: English / Dr. Tsvetanka Goranova, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Glimpses of the life and work of a prominent representative of the Chinese medicine in our country today
Language of Presentation: Bulgarian
Assoc. Prof.Iaroslava Shekera, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
The Image of Man's Inner World in the Writings by Huang Ting-jian(1045–1105): Traditions and Innovations
Language of Presentation: English / Dr. Dimitar Damyanov, Sofia Mathematical Gymnasium
Traditional Chinese Experience in Contemporary Music Practice
Language of Presentation: English
Latchezara Nikolova, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
“Li Sao” through the Prism of the Magical Story
Language of Presentation: English / Dr. Valentina Todorova-Marinova, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
Through the Labyrinth of the Eastern Proverbial Realm: The Concept of “Lie” in Eastern Proverbs
Language of Presentation:Bulgarian
Discussion / Discussion
15.45-16.20 / Coffee-break / Foyer at Hall 1
16.20-18.10 / Closing Plenary Session
Chair: Prof. Alexander Storozhuk, Saint-Petersburg State University / Hall 1
16.20-16.40 / Prof. Hao Yufan, University of Macau, China
Role of Macau in China's Strategy of New Silk Road
Language of Presentation: English
16.40-17.00 / Prof. Alfons Labisch, Heinrich Heine University,Germany
China and Europe - historical roots of fertile differences
Language of Presentation: German
17.00-17.20 / Dr. Cord Eberspächer, Confucius Institute in Dusseldorf, Germany
Late Qing-China in the Eyes of the German Envoys
Language of Presentation:English
17.20-17.40 / Prof. Li Xuetao, Beijing Foreign Languages University, China
The Europe of the late 19th / early 20th century in Chinese travelogues.
Cologne and Cologne Cathedral through the Eyes of Chinese Intellectuals in the Late Qing Period
Language of Presentation: Chinese
17.40-18.10 / Discussion
18.10-18.30 / Closing speech
Prof. Alexander Fedotoff, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” / Hall 1
18.30 / Dinner / Restaurant “Happy”

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