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In the bustling streets of Indonesia, in an inconspicuous pharmaceutical factory, there is a crisp sound from the gentle collision of medicine bottles, which is the voice of the Huo Shousong family. Decades ago, Huo Shousong left China with his uncle, Huo Dongge, a man who inherited the mantle of Huo Yuanjia's martial arts, and embarked on a journey to Southeast Asia.
They founded the Nanyang Jingwu Society in Surabaya and began a new journey. But no one could have foreseen how this cross-border journey would profoundly change their fate.
Time flies, and Huo Shousong's family not only took root in Indonesia, but also decided to become citizens of this land completely. Once a descendant of martial arts, they are now the driving force behind the pharmaceutical industry, and their fate is closely tied to the country. What did the descendants of the Huo family experience in the middle?
Huo Yuanjia's family and inheritance
Huo Yuanjia's place in the history of modern Chinese martial arts is unparalleled, he not only influenced a generation with his personal martial arts attainments, but also inspired the people with his unwavering patriotism.
However, Huo Yuanjia's family life presents two very different life paths, and through the choices of his two sons, Huo Dongzhang and Huo Dongge, we can get a glimpse of the tension between tradition and modernity, farming and martial arts. Huo Dongzhang, Huo Yuanjia's eldest son, never showed interest in martial arts.
In stark contrast to his father's heroic appearance on the martial arts field, his life was full of closeness to the soil and meticulous care for the crops. He chose the path of an ordinary peasant, working at sunrise and resting at sunset, breathing with the earth.
Huo Dongzhang's life is simple and regular, he works in the fields of his hometown, the seasons change, from spring planting to autumn harvest, and he has established a deep connection with the land. His presence seems to be cut off from the distractions of the outside world, and he devotes himself wholeheartedly to the care of his family and the management of agriculture.
In contrast, Huo Dongge carried the martial arts spirit and national mission of his father Huo Yuanjia. Huo Dongge has been learning martial arts with his father since he was a child, and he has great enthusiasm and awe for every style and move. After Huo Yuanjia's death, Huo Dongge's martial arts path was not interrupted, on the contrary, he took this opportunity to determine to carry forward the spirit of martial arts.
Huo Dongge's martial arts road
After Huo Yuanjia's death, Huo Dongge went to Shanghai with his uncle Huo Yuanqing and inherited his father's martial arts and spiritual legacy. Shanghai, as the economic and cultural center of China, has become a hotspot for cultural exchanges at home and abroad in the early 20th century.
Upon his arrival, Huo Dongge immediately embarked on the development of the Jingwu Society, organizing and participating in a number of martial arts performances and lectures, through which Huo Dongge not only demonstrated the superb skills of Jingwu Wushu, but also conveyed the philosophical ideas and national spirit behind the martial arts.
Huo Dongge's efforts gradually expanded the influence of the Jingwu Society in Shanghai and even in China as a whole. His superb martial arts skills and deep understanding of martial arts culture have earned him great respect both inside and outside the martial arts world. After his success at home, Huo Dongge began to plan to promote the ideals and practices of Jingwuhui overseas, and he saw the importance and possibility of spreading Chinese martial arts abroad.
This will not only enhance the international influence of Chinese culture, but also provide a platform for the overseas Chinese community to unite and strengthen themselves. In 1923, Huo Dongge and his nephew Huo Shousong went to Surabaya, Indonesia.
At that time, Surabaya already had a large number of Chinese communities, mostly from Fujian and Guangdong, who were engaged in trade, handicrafts and other occupations, but still maintained strong cultural and identity ties to their home countries. The arrival of Huo Dongge has brought a new force to these Chinese communities.
They founded the Nanyang Jingwu Society in Surabaya, which was not only a martial arts school, but also a center of cultural activities for the Chinese community. In the early days of its establishment, Huo Dongge personally taught traditional martial arts, while also emphasizing the self-discipline, tenacity and moral values in martial arts training.
His teaching methods are rigorous, focusing on the basics, emphasizing both practical and spiritual training. In addition, the Nanyang Jingwu Association also regularly organizes public performances and competitions to showcase the martial arts of the students and promote the spirit of martial arts. These events attract a large number of local residents, both Chinese and non-Chinese, who are attracted to this kind of activity that demonstrates the power and aesthetics of traditional Chinese culture.
The joint efforts of Huo Dongge and Huo Shousong enabled the Nanyang Jingwu Association to quickly take root in the local area and become an important center of cultural and social activities. Through martial arts training, many local Chinese have found a way to express their cultural identity and self-enhancement.
The success of the Nanyang Jingwu Association has not only strengthened the cohesion within the Chinese community, but also enhanced their status and image in the local society.
Family disputes and misunderstandings
The relationship between Huo Dongzhang and Huo Dongge, with the passage of time, gradually broke down in constant misunderstandings and estrangement. In the simple life of farming, Huo Dongzhang has not been able to get in touch with his son Huo Shousong in Indonesia for a long time, which makes him feel extremely uneasy and worried.
At the same time, he knew little about his younger brother Huo Dongge's activities overseas, and the lack of information and communication barriers allowed misunderstandings to take root. With the accumulation of time, this worry and uneasiness gradually turned into suspicion and accusations against Huo Dongge.
Huo Dongzhang's anxiety reached its peak, and when he heard some unconfirmed rumors, he began to believe that Huo Dongge might not have been able to properly take care of his son Huo Shousong. During a gathering with fellow villagers, Huo Dongzhang heard some rumors about what might happen to Huo Shousong, and these unconfirmed news shocked and angered him.
Against this background, Huo Dongzhang's actions became more impulsive. He decided to take legal action to solve the problem, which was a very rare act in rural society at the time. He filed a lawsuit in a local court, accusing Huo Dongge of failing to fulfill his responsibility to care for his nephew, and even suspected that Huo Dongge might be directly responsible for Huo Shousong's disappearance.
This lawsuit caused quite a stir in the local society, and people were controversial about the Huo family's brothers. During the litigation, Huo Dongzhang tried to seek a fair verdict through the court, hoping to find clues about his missing son. He submitted some letters from Huo Shousong before his disappearance, as well as testimonies from some villagers, in an attempt to prove Huo Dongge's negligence or fault.
However, due to the lack of direct evidence and information on Huo Shousong's exact whereabouts, it was difficult for the court to make a verdict in favor of Huo Dongzhang. Huo Dongge was very shocked and disappointed when he learned about this.
He rushed back to China from Indonesia to participate in the lawsuit, bringing Huo Shousong's recent situation report and other supporting materials to show that he had been trying his best to take care of his nephew and that the unfortunate incident that Huo Dongzhang imagined had not happened. Huo Dongge showed photos of Huo Shousong's activities at the Nanyang Jingwu Association and related documents in court, trying to prove his innocence and sense of responsibility.
Although Huo Dongge provided sufficient evidence and explanations, the court finally ruled that the misunderstanding between the two brothers was not a criminal case and Huo Dongge was not held legally responsible. However, the lawsuit has deepened the estrangement between the two brothers, further worsening already fragile family ties.
After the lawsuit, the relationship between the two fell into a long cold war and did not communicate with each other. Rather than bring about a settlement, the lawsuit has made it more difficult to heal the rift between the families.
Huo Dongge's life and contribution in Indonesia
Huo Dongge's life in Indonesia is full of challenges and difficulties. He was not only committed to promoting the martial arts of the Jingwu Society in the Surabaya area, but also actively participated in local social activities, especially during the Anti-Japanese War, Huo Dongge showed great patriotic enthusiasm.
He organized and participated in a number of anti-Japanese propaganda and fundraising events aimed at raising anti-Japanese awareness in the Chinese diaspora community and raising funds and support for China's war efforts. Huo Dongge used the influence and resources of the Nanyang Jingwu Association to hold several large-scale charity performances and lectures, which not only attracted a large number of overseas Chinese to participate, but also received the attention and support of other local ethnic groups.
These events often include martial arts performances, lectures, and theatrical performances, in which Huo Dongge sought to convey the determination and courage of the Chinese people to resist the invaders. However, these activities also attracted the attention of the Japanese military.
In 1942, with the outbreak of the Pacific War and the expansion of the Japanese army into Southeast Asia, Huo Dongge was seen as a threat by the Japanese because of his prominent role in anti-Japanese activities. He was arrested by Japanese soldiers shortly after a fundraiser that shocked the local Chinese diaspora community.
Huo Dongge was held in a military facility and subjected to harsh interrogations and inhumane treatment. Huo Dongge's nephew, Huo Shousong, immediately took action when he learned of his uncle's arrest. Through the network of the Nanyang Jingwu Association and the help of some influential local overseas Chinese leaders, Huo Shousong began lobbying and fundraising for Huo Dongge's release.
He secretly contacted some people who had some influence on the Japanese military and politics, and tried to achieve Huo Dongge's release through diplomacy and bribery.
After months of hard work and negotiation, Huo Shousong finally succeeded in getting his uncle Huo Dongge free. After Huo Dongge was released from prison, although he suffered a great blow both physically and mentally, his enthusiasm for martial arts and anti-Japanese resistance was undiminished. However, he realized that in the current political and military environment, it was difficult for the Nanyang Jingwu Society to continue its original mode of operation.
This situation made him start to think about changing the direction of his life and career. After an in-depth discussion with his nephew Huo Shousong, Huo Dongge decided to abandon all his previous activities and instead engage in medicine and medical services.
Selection and development of offspring
Huo Shousong and his descendants have gradually integrated into the local society and culture in Indonesia, and their choice to become Indonesian citizens and become official Indonesian citizens is a sign of their deep affection and commitment to the land. After Huo Shousong and his uncle Huo Dongge transformed into a medical career, his passion for traditional Chinese medicine has not diminished, but has become more and more profound.
They are well aware that the systematic and scientific concept and treatment of TCM can better serve a wider range of people, especially in the multicultural Indonesian society. Under the guidance of Huo Shousong, the family gradually transformed the accumulated knowledge and skills of traditional Chinese medicine into more systematic medical services.
They first opened a clinic in the local community to provide traditional Chinese medicine treatments, including acupuncture, tuina, and herbal therapy. The successful operation of the clinic has been widely recognized by the local residents, especially in the treatment of some chronic diseases and complex conditions.
With the steady growth of the clinic business and the increasing demand for traditional Chinese medicine, Fok and his family began to consider expanding their business to more large-scale and formalized medical services. They decided to start a pharmaceutical factory to focus on the production of traditional Chinese medicines, which are based on family recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation and unique herb processing techniques.
The establishment of the pharmaceutical factory is not only a commercial attempt to the family medical tradition, but also a kind of cultural and intellectual inheritance. The pharmaceutical factory is located in an easily accessible area of Indonesia, which not only provides easy access to local and foreign medicinal materials, but also facilitates the internal and external sale of products.
In the early days of the factory, Huojia invested a lot of time and resources in market research and product research and development to ensure that its drugs could meet modern medical standards and market demand. Pharmaceutical factories use modern production lines and equipment, while maintaining respect and inheritance of traditional processes in pharmaceutical production.
The pharmaceutical manufacturer's products quickly gained acceptance in the market, especially those for common conditions such as colds, gastroenterology and rheumatism, which were very popular with consumers. In addition, the Huo family has also developed a number of special drugs for the prevention and treatment of common diseases in tropical areas, such as malaria and dengue fever, which are greatly adapted to the actual needs of Indonesia and neighboring countries.
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Resources:
Journal of Nanjing University of Physical Education,2021,20(11):77-80.DOI:10.15877/j.cnki.nsin.2021.11.013.