Abstract:
The She ethnic ritual dance "Nainiang Cuigang" is a folk art form with a profound cultural heritage in eastern Fujian. Its unique performance form and artistic characteristics make it stand out among many dances and become an important representative of She ethnic culture. The dance features the Han local goddess Chen Jinggu as the main character and, through a series of complex and symbolic dance movements, showcases the heroic image of a Nainiang driving away ghosts and demons, protecting the red, and protecting children. It also reflects the She people's yearning and pursuit for a better life. This study is based on semiotics and conducts a comprehensive analysis of the clothing, finger movements, and step movements of the nursemaid urging the spirit, aiming to reveal the deep relationships between clothing and identity symbols, finger language and the Taoist immortal system, and step movements and the Big Dipper. Let us better understand the cultural connotation of the nursemaid's urging for vitality.