洪紫千在纽约：Uber奇遇，语言之桥与文化交融的华章
来源：世界旅游报
2024-11-25 16:11
在纽约这座璀璨夺目的国际大都会，Uber司机们犹如城市的血液，流淌在繁华的脉络之间，编织着一个个鲜活而动人的故事。每一次的乘车之旅，都仿佛是一场未知的探险，引领我踏入一个个未曾触及的世界。
一、拼车奇遇，心灵共鸣的序曲
那是一个寻常的午后，阳光透过云层洒落，为这座城市披上了一层金色的外衣。我如往常一样，打开Uber应用，期待着一次普通的出行。然而，当车门缓缓打开，映入眼帘的却是一幅温馨的画面：一位乘客腿上伏着一条金色的小狗，它正用那双水汪汪的眼睛好奇地打量着我。
“这是贵宾犬吗？”我轻声问道，心中涌起一股莫名的亲切感。
“是的，它叫豆豆。”他微笑着回答，鼻梁上的黑框眼镜下藏着一双深邃的眼睛，蓬松的卷发在微风中轻轻摇曳，一身黑色的半正式套装显得既专业又不失个性。
我们很快便聊开了，从狗狗的趣事到对北京的共同回忆。原来，他曾在北京生活过11年，是一名影视律师，参与过多部知名影视作品的法律事务。而我，作为一个在北京求学、专业为戏剧影视导演的留学生，对这份巧合感到既惊讶又兴奋。我们交换了联系方式，决定用微信这座跨越国界的桥梁，继续这段难得的缘分。
二、语言之桥，文化交融的盛宴
在接下来的行程中，我们的话题逐渐深入。我犹豫于中英文之间，试图找到最合适的表达方式，而他却用一口流利的北京话化解了我的尴尬。“别客气，咱们就用中文聊！”他的话语如同春风拂面，让我倍感亲切。
我们聊起了北京的胡同文化、老字号的特色小吃，还有那些只有在北京才能感受到的独特氛围。他的话语中充满了对北京的怀念与热爱，让我仿佛也回到了那个熟悉的地方。而当我提及与外国同学分享《塞翁失马》的故事时，他更是眼中闪烁着光芒，表示自己也曾尝试向外国朋友介绍中国的传统文化，但总是觉得难以言尽其中的韵味。
就在这时，一个意外的插曲发生了。车窗外，一群穿着传统服饰的华人正在举行一场别开生面的文化活动。我们不约而同地望向窗外，被那份浓厚的文化氛围所吸引。司机师傅见状，索性将车停在了路边，邀请我们一起下车观看。
那是一场精彩的舞狮表演，伴随着激昂的鼓点，两只狮子在舞台上翻腾跳跃，引得围观群众阵阵喝彩。我们站在人群中，感受着这份来自家乡的温暖与欢乐。那一刻，我仿佛忘记了自己身处异国他乡，只觉得心中充满了对祖国的深情与自豪。
三、沟通真谛，文化自信的传承
观看完表演后，我们重新回到了车上。司机师傅感慨地说：“看到这样的场景，就让我想起了小时候在老家过年的情景。那时候虽然条件艰苦，但大家的心都紧紧相连，充满了对生活的热爱与希望。”
我深有同感地点了点头，心中涌起一股莫名的感动。是啊，无论我们身在何处，那份对祖国的热爱与思念总是如影随形。而语言，正是我们连接彼此、传承文化的桥梁。
在接下来的行程中，我们聊起了更多关于文化的话题。从中国的书法艺术到西方的绘画艺术，从东方的哲学思想到西方的科学理论，我们畅所欲言，彼此分享着对文化的理解与感悟。我发现，尽管我们来自不同的背景与领域，但对文化的热爱与追求却是相通的。
当车稳稳地停在了图书馆门口时，我意犹未尽地下了车。梳着脏辫的大高个儿司机用标准的中文说出了那句熟悉的“谢谢”，他的笑容中充满了真诚与友善。我回望那辆载着我经历过无数奇遇的Uber车，心中充满了感激与不舍。
在纽约这座多元文化的大熔炉中，每一次Uber之旅都是一次语言与文化的交融。我深刻体会到，基于好奇与善意的沟通意愿、尊重与智慧的真诚表达、包容与辩证的开放心态，才是建立真实交流的关键。而这些故事，如同城市的灯火般璀璨夺目，不仅照亮了我们彼此的世界，更照亮了中华文化在世界舞台上的璀璨光芒。
让我们以文化自信为笔，以语言之桥为墨，继续书写属于中华民族的传世华章！在未来的日子里，愿我们都能成为文化的传播者与传承者，让这份独特的魅力闪耀在世界的每一个角落。
（文章来源:洪紫千微信朋友圈）
Hong Ziqian in New York: Uber Adventure, a Bridge of Languages and a Flourishing Chapter of Cultural Fusion
In New York, a dazzling cosmopolitan city, Uber drivers are like the blood of the city, flowing between the bustling veins, weaving vivid and moving stories. Every ride is like an unknown adventure, leading me into untouched worlds.
1. Carpool adventure, a prelude to spiritual resonance
It was an ordinary afternoon, and the sun was shining through the clouds, giving the city a golden coat. As usual, I opened the Uber app and looked forward to a normal trip. However, when the door slowly opened, I was greeted by a warm picture: a golden puppy lying on the lap of a passenger, looking at me curiously with its watery eyes.
"Is this a Poodle?" I asked softly, an inexplicable sense of intimacy welling up in my heart.
"Yes, it's called Beanie." He replied with a smile, a pair of deep eyes hidden under black-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose, fluffy curls swaying gently in the breeze, and a black, semi-formal suit that looked professional and personal.
We quickly started talking, from anecdotes about dogs to shared memories of Beijing. It turned out that he had lived in Beijing for 11 years, was a film and television lawyer, and participated in the legal affairs of many well-known film and television works. And I, as an international student studying in Beijing and majoring in drama, film and television director, was both surprised and excited by this coincidence. We exchanged contact information and decided to use WeChat, a bridge across borders, to continue this rare fate.
2. The bridge of languages, the feast of cultural integration
In the following trip, our topic gradually deepened. I hesitated between Chinese and English, trying to find the most appropriate way to express myself, but he resolved my embarrassment with fluent Beijing dialect. "You're welcome, let's talk in Chinese!" His words were like a spring breeze blowing on my face, and I felt very kind.
We talked about Beijing's hutong culture, time-honored specialty snacks, and the unique atmosphere that can only be experienced in Beijing. His words were full of nostalgia and love for Beijing, and it made me feel as if I had returned to that familiar place. And when I mentioned the story of sharing "The Lost Horse of Saion" with foreign students, his eyes twinkled, saying that he had also tried to introduce Chinese traditional culture to foreign friends, but he always found it difficult to describe the charm.
That's when an unexpected episode happened. Outside the car window, a group of Chinese people dressed in traditional costumes are holding a unique cultural event. We all looked out the window and were attracted by the strong cultural atmosphere. Seeing this, the driver simply parked the car on the side of the road and invited us to get out of the car to watch together.
It was a wonderful lion dance performance, accompanied by the beat of the drums, and the two lions tossed and jumped on the stage, drawing the applause of the onlookers. We stood in the crowd and felt the warmth and joy from our hometown. At that moment, I seemed to forget that I was in a foreign country, and I only felt that my heart was full of deep affection and pride for my motherland.
3. The true meaning of communication and the inheritance of cultural self-confidence
After watching the show, we got back to the car. The driver said with emotion: "Seeing such a scene reminds me of the New Year in my hometown when I was a child. At that time, although the conditions were difficult, everyone's hearts were closely connected, full of love and hope for life. ”
I nodded sympathetically, and an inexplicable feeling welled up in my heart. Yes, no matter where we are, that love and longing for the motherland always follows us. Language is the bridge between us and our culture.
In the rest of the trip, we talked more about culture. From Chinese calligraphy to Western painting, from Eastern philosophical ideas to Western scientific theories, we speak freely and share our understanding and perception of culture. I found that although we come from different backgrounds and fields, our love and pursuit of culture are similar.
When the car stopped steadily in front of the library, I couldn't get out of the car. The tall, dreadlocked driver said the familiar "thank you" in standard Chinese, and his smile was full of sincerity and friendliness. I look back at the Uber that has carried me through countless adventures, and my heart is full of gratitude and reluctance.
In New York's multicultural melting pot, every Uber trip is a mix of languages and cultures. I have come to realize that the key to authentic communication is the willingness to communicate based on curiosity and kindness, the sincere expression of respect and wisdom, and the openness of tolerance and dialectic. And these stories, as dazzling as the lights of the city, not only illuminate each other's world, but also illuminate the bright light of Chinese culture on the world stage.
Let us take cultural self-confidence as the pen and the bridge of language as the ink, and continue to write the chapter that belongs to the Chinese nation! In the days to come, may we all become the disseminators and inheritors of culture, and let this unique charm shine in every corner of the world.
(Article source: Hong Ziqian's WeChat circle of friends)