泰国北部傣泐人紧那罗神鸟舞的文化释义

Cultural Interpretation and Identity Construction of Dai Le People’s Kinnara Divine Bird Dance in Northern Thailand

泰国北部紧那罗神鸟舞是傣泐人民族文化的一种表述形式,承载了傣泐人的精神信仰、风俗习惯和审美意识,它源于傣泐人赖以生存的文化生境。文章通过对泰国北部8个田野点的调查,对紧那罗舞神鸟舞进行深描,运用舞蹈生态学的研究方法,深度挖掘其文化内涵。研究发现作为傣泐人文化标识的紧那罗神鸟舞,在近年来兴起的文化复兴运动中发挥着重要作用,是傣泐人加强文化认同、增强文化自信和增进家园联系的纽带。

The Kinnara Divine Bird Dance in Northern Thailand is a form of expression of Dai Le people’s ethnic culture,embodying their spiritual beliefs,customs,and aesthetic taste.It is rooted in the cultural habitat on which the Dai Le people depend on their survival.Based on the investigation at eight field sites in Northern Thailand,this paper studies the Kinnara Divine Bird Dance and uses the research methods of dance ecology to delve into its cultural connotations.It finds that as a cultural symbol of the Dai Le people,the Kinnara Divine Bird Dance plays a crucial role in the recent cultural revival movement,which has flourished in recent years.It serves as a bond for the Dai Le people to reinforce their cultural identity,enhance cultural confidence,and strengthen homeland bond.