Chinese Classical Dance “Mountain Spirit“ - 中国古典舞《山鬼》

The work is derived from Qu Yuan's "Nine Songs: Mountain Spirit," a hymn to the mountain gods by the people of Chu during the Warring States period of ancient China, depicting a romantic and legendary goddess image. The Mountain Spirit, the "god of mountains and rivers," is characterized by majesty, agility, and grace. The work portrays the devotion of people in ancient times seeking blessings from the goddess through the mysterious and dramatic depiction of "Chu culture," known for its unique natural worship, mysterious colors, and romantic style, deeply influencing religious beliefs, artistic expressions, and literary creations of the time.

作品取自屈原的《九歌·山鬼》，是战国时期楚人对山神祭祀的颂歌，其描绘了一个浪漫多情而又传奇的神女形象。山鬼即“山川之神”，其威仪之、灵动之、窈窕之，作品以对神秘跌宕的“楚文化”的描摹来表现世人虔诚迎神以求神女福佑的思恋之情。楚文化以其独特的自然崇拜、神秘色彩和浪漫主义风格著称，深刻影响了当时的宗教信仰、艺术表现与文学创作。