Missionary School for Chinese Boys

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Missionary School for Chinese Boys

A Missionary School for Chinese Boys - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

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This evocative photograph captures the scene at a Missionary School for Chinese Boys, established by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts (SPG) around 1910. The image transports us back in time to the early 1900s, an era marked by cultural exchange and the spread of Christianity in the East. The photograph shows a group of Chinese boys, dressed in Western-style uniforms and seated on the steps of a stone building. Their serious expressions and attentive posture suggest that they are engrossed in a lesson being imparted by their missionary teacher, who stands at the head of the steps. The teacher, dressed in traditional missionary attire, holds a book in one hand and gestures towards the boys with the other, emphasizing a point. The Missionary School for Chinese Boys was one of many educational institutions established by the SPG in various parts of the world to promote Christianity and provide education to children from different communities. The SPG, also known as the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK) in some parts of the world, was an evangelical society founded in London in 1701 to support and propagate the Christian faith in foreign parts. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of these boys, who were likely away from their families, learning not only academic skills but also Western values and Christian teachings. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the role of missionary schools in shaping the lives of generations of children around the world and the enduring impact of religious and cultural exchange in shaping our global community.

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