Liu Tao, a well-known Chinese actress and promoter of Mazu culture, recently explained in a video why Mazu speaks English. This explanation not only made netizens laugh, but also triggered a new round of discussion about Mazu culture.
Have you ever seen such a scene in a TV series or movie: Mazu is patrolling the sea and suddenly comes out with a fluent English sentence, which surprises and inquisitively the audience. So, why does Mazu speak English?
In the video, Liu Tao explains to the audience in a light-hearted way why Mazu speaks English. She pointed out that Mazu is the god of the sea all over the world, saving people regardless of sea area or nationality, so she can speak English. Although this explanation may seem funny, it actually expresses the universal value of Mazu culture.
Let's get to know Mazu. Mazu is a deity in traditional Chinese culture and is believed to be a deity who can bless the safety of sailing and navigation. In the minds of many people, the image of Mazu is sacred and solemn. However, in some film and television works, we can see Mazu showing amazing English proficiency in famous scenes of speaking English. This undoubtedly surprised and intrigued the audience.
Mazu is a deity in traditional Chinese culture and is known as the god of maritime protection. Legend has it that Mazu often appeared to help ships and people in distress at sea. Mazu culture has become a religious and cultural phenomenon that attracts tourists from all over the globe to visit and worship.
Does Mazu really speak English? Actually, this is not true. As an ancient Chinese deity, Mazu lived in a specific historical and cultural context, and the language environment at that time was completely different from today. Mazu could not have the communication skills of modern English. Why does Mazu speak English in film and television works?
Liu Tao's explanation not only makes people laugh, but also triggers new thinking about Mazu culture. In today's context of globalization, more and more people are starting to learn English to adapt to the changing world. As a seafaring protector, Mazu's ability to speak English also reflects her connection and communication with the world.
This is mainly to increase the interest and enjoyment of the plot. In film and television works, there are often some humorous and ridiculous elements to attract the audience's attention. And getting Mazu to speak fluent English is undoubtedly a very interesting way to express it. This can not only surprise and surprise the audience, but also increase the highlights and highlights of the plot.
Although this explanation is somewhat humorous, it also conveys a positive message: Mazu culture is not an outdated traditional culture that has nothing to do with modern life, but a cultural phenomenon with universal value and practical significance.
As an international language, English is widely used in various fields. In film and television works, letting a god in a traditional culture show his mastery of English can also reflect the development and changes of the times. This kind of expression can make the audience feel the fusion of tradition and modernity, and get closer to real life.
This explanation sparked a heated discussion among netizens. Many netizens said that this explanation was so funny that it gave them a new understanding of Mazu culture. There are also some people who think that this explanation is very reasonable, reflecting the openness and inclusiveness of Mazu culture.
Mazu speaks English as a humorous and ridiculous expression. Although it is impossible for Mazu to truly master modern English, this way of expression can surprise and surprise the audience, and increase the interest of the plot. This also reflects the development and changes of the times, allowing traditional culture and modern elements to be integrated with each other.
Liu Tao's explanation not only makes people laugh, but also triggers people's re-understanding and thinking about Mazu culture. In this era of accelerating globalization, the universal value and practical significance of Mazu culture are increasingly valued and recognized.
We should also cherish and inherit China's traditional culture. As one of the representatives of ancient Chinese deities, Mazu carries the beliefs and expectations of countless people. We should continue to inherit and carry forward the Mazu culture and let it shine with new brilliance in the new era.