SUN YAT-SEN’S POLITICAL AWAKENING Louis Lim Lin Tong Ngai Kuo Ying Michelle Tan
Task 1: Journeys
Project Work Group: RJ277
Presenter: Ngai Kuo Ying
Introduction
Aims & Objectives
Sun Yat-sen’s journey of political awakening Starting
point: Education in Hawaii Main influences Later achievements
Application to modern Singaporean youth Relevance Benefits
Sun Yat-sen’s Political Awakening
Kuo Ying Introduction & Context
Lin Tong Sun Yat-Sen’s Journey
Michelle Planned Journey : Conference Activities
Louis Concludin g Speaker
Sun Yat-sen’s Political Awakening 1878 to 1883: Sun’s education in Hawaii - Exposed him to Western political ideologies and important political figures •
• Return to China: At the age of 17, Sun was empowered with daring ideas and actively challenged the system of governance present in
Sun Yat-sen’s Political Awakening
-Quoted from Sun Yat-sen in Hawaii: Activities and Supporters by Yansheng Ma Lum, Raymond Mun Kong Lum
Application of Sun’s Journey
Replication of Sun’s journey for youths to undertake, in the form of an organised conference
Objectives: To
generate a more active attitude towards Singapore political issues and conditions amongst youths Instill a greater sense of rootedness towards Singapore amongst the younger generation
Presenter: Lin Tong
Sun Yat-Sen’s Hawaiian Experience
3 spheres of influence of Sun’s Journey
Exposure to Western political Return to China ideology Exploring ideology’s social relevance with peers
Formulation China embraces The Three Principles of the People
Personal Exposure
-The Iolani School, in which Sun studied at from 1879-1882
Personal Exposure •Read the work of great luminaries : Alexander Hamilton, Abraham Lincoln •Loss of capitalist attitudes
-Sun Yat-sen as a youth
•Began to explore new philosophies
Sun’s Return to China
-The “Si Da Kou" (Four Great Gangs, 四大寇 ): Yang Heling, Chen Shaobai, You Lie, Guan Jingliang and Sun Yat-sen (2nd
Formulation of Ideology The Three Principles of the People:
Nationalism “Of the People” (Mínzú)
Democracy:
“By the People” (Minquán) Socialism:
“For the People” (Minshēng)
Significant Impact
Awakening of Sun’s political consciousness
Shaped & defined his faith in social justice and democratic institutions
Inspired Sun to improve China’s social, political, and economic condition
Presenter: Michelle Tan
Conference Proceedings Conference Proceedings -from the perspective of Delegate X
The 3 spheres of influence of Planned Journey
Pre-Conference
Delegate X receives information regarding the conference
Pre-Conference Workshop
Briefing for participants: - Conference aims and purposes - Assignment of countries and ideologies
Pre-Conference
Delegates will do research on ideologies and interest groups in preparation for the conference.
Pre-Conference
Conference opening with speech and personal sharing by invited academic professor
Conference Proceedings
Delegate presenting on Singaporean history and context Singapo re Governm ent
Conference Proceedings
Delegates actively engaged in dialogue
Post-Conference Activities
Addressing the wider community: Presentatio n of personal journey to classmates
Presenter: Louis Lim
Conclusion A Synthesis of Sun’s Journey and Proposed Plan
Spheres Of Influence
Exposu re
Equi p
Return To China
Engag e
Formulation
Exhibit & Evaluate
Conclusion •
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Ways to generate political interest to a wider community How does it replicate Sun Yat-sen’s journey?
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How does it replicate Sun Yat-sen’s journey?
Conclusion
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Importance of engaging youth in politics Value of youths and their visions for Singapore’s political future
Conclusion •
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Aims we would want to achieve Proliferate youth interest in political issues Enabling youths to take on a proactive roles in nationbuilding
Video with reflections and nonsense.
Thank you for your kind attention
Question & Answer