宗教舞蹈是一种全球性的文化现象,它依附于宗教而存在,是宗教祭典的主要组成部分。它是一种艺术,但自产生之日始,就以服务于“神”为宗旨,在酬神的场合中出现,艺术风格也笼罩着一层神秘色彩,我们姑且把它称之为“神”的艺术。这种艺术与民族文化存在着什么关系?在民族传统文化中占着怎样的地位?弄清这一点,对于正确认识宗教舞蹈会有所助益。 Religious dance is a global cultural phenomenon, which exists on the basis of religion and is a major part of the religious cult. It is a kind of art. However, since its birth, it has served the purpose of “God” and appeared on the occasion of rewarding gods. The artistic style is also shrouded in mystery. Let us call it “God ”the art of. What is the relationship between this art and national culture? What position does it occupy in the national traditional culture? To make clear this point is helpful for the correct understanding of the religious dance.