Nuo Dance - 傩舞

Nuo dance is one of the oldest Han rituals to the gods, originating from primitive totem worship.  Since the Zhou Dynasty, it has been widely used in court rituals and major ceremonies to expel plagues and bring blessings that embody the wish for peace and good harvest. The "Nuo Dance" segment in the dance drama “Da Jinzhi” introduced elements of Nuo culture, in which dancers wear simple costumes, and mysterious masks to recreate the ancient ritual of dialogue with gods with solemn and powerful dance steps to the rhythmic beat of drums. This dance segment draws inspiration from the “Seven Virtues Dance” of China's national intangible cultural heritage Nuo Dance, incorporating the design of the Nuo Dance mask in “Pozhen Music”, showcasing the mysterious charm of Nuo culture and evoking a deep resonance with history and ancient beliefs.

傩舞是汉族最古老的祭神仪式之一，起源于原始图腾崇拜。自周朝起，广泛应用于宫廷祭祀和重大典礼中，旨在驱逐瘟疫、避疫安庆，寄托了古代先民对平安与丰收的祈愿。舞剧《打金枝》中的“傩舞”舞段便引入了傩文化元素，舞者们身穿古朴的服饰，佩戴神秘的面具，在激昂的鼓点中以庄重有力的舞步再现了古代与神灵对话的仪式。此舞段从中国国家非遗——傩舞中的“七德舞”汲取灵感，将《破阵乐》中傩舞面具的设计融入其中，表现出傩文化的神秘魅力，唤起人们对历史传承与古老信仰的深切共鸣。