陕北秧歌溯源及其文化特征探析

Analysis on the Origin and Cultural Characteristics of Yangko of Northern Shaanxi

基于陕北特殊的地理环境、历史文化、宗教信仰等,陕北秧歌的出现与古代傩仪、社火祭祀活动中的“傩”舞、“巫”步有直接关系和深刻渊源。随着历史发展,陕北秧歌不断革新,它广泛吸收了农耕、宗教、边塞、驿站、军营等文化元素及民间唱腔、散乐、表演、舞蹈、剧种等有益成分,兼容并蓄,最终它形成了敬畏自然、渴望和平、与时俱进的文化特征。

Based on the special geographical environment,historical culture and religious belief of Northern Shaanxi,the emergence of Yangko in Northern Shaanxi has direct relationship and profound origin with Nuo dance and witch step in ancient Nuo ceremony and Shehuo sacrificial activities.With the development of history,Yangko in Northern Shaanxi has been constantly innovated.It has widely absorbed cultural elements such as farming,religion,frontier fortress,post station,military camp and other cultural elements,as well as folk singing,free music,performance,dance,drama and other beneficial elements.Finally,it has formed the cultural characteristics of reverence for nature,longing for peace and keeping pace with the times.