“中華之美”叢書圍繞中華優(yōu)秀傳統(tǒng)文化這一主題,擇取其中15個(gè)專題分別加以介紹。這15個(gè)專題,包括以思想、智慧、藝術(shù)為主的“無形遺產(chǎn)”,以工藝、器物為主的“有形遺產(chǎn)”,以衣食住行樂為主的“民俗生活”,它們精心構(gòu)架,有機(jī)結(jié)合,勾勒出中國文化的一個(gè)總體面貌,并反映出“中華文化的理念、智慧、氣度、神韻”。 中國是一個(gè)節(jié)日大國。在悠久的歷史、廣闊的疆域和多樣的生態(tài)下,中國各民族創(chuàng)造、傳承和發(fā)展了豐富多彩的節(jié)日文化。這些節(jié)日,是中國文化集中呈現(xiàn)的舞臺(tái)和重要的組成部分。神話、傳說、信仰、儀式、戲曲、音樂、舞蹈、飲食、工藝等構(gòu)成中國文化的各種因子都離不開節(jié)日。它們承載了中華民族的歷史記憶、文化創(chuàng)造、社會(huì)機(jī)制和生活情趣。從節(jié)日里,人們滿足著感觀之欲,強(qiáng)化著群體的認(rèn)同,實(shí)現(xiàn)著族群的繁衍,尋找著精神的安頓和心靈的慰藉。 China is a major country of festivals. In the long history, vast territory and diversified ecology, various Chinese ethnic groups created, inherited and developed the diversified culture of festivals. These festivals are stages epitomizing Chinese culture and its important components. Various elements of Chinese culture such as myths, legends, religions, rites, traditional Chinese opera, music, dancing, foods and drinks, arts and crafts are inseparable from festivals. They carry the Chinese nation’s historical memories, cultural creations, social mechanisms and joys of life. In festivals, people satisfy their sensual needs, strengthen group recognition, realize multiplication of ethnic groups, and look for mental peace and spiritual solace.
作者簡介
王學(xué)文,北京師范大學(xué)民俗學(xué)博士,現(xiàn)為文化部民族民間文藝發(fā)展中心副研究員、國家社科基金重大委托項(xiàng)目《中國節(jié)日志》編輯部副主任。主要研究方向?yàn)楣?jié)日文化、文化遺產(chǎn)保護(hù)理論與實(shí)踐。出版有專著《規(guī)束與共享》,在《民俗曲藝》(臺(tái)灣)、《民俗研究》、《山東社會(huì)科學(xué)》等刊物發(fā)表論文多篇。 Wang Xuewen, Ph.D. in folklore studies, graduated from Beijing Normal University and is now an associate research fellow at the Center for Ethnic & Folk Literature & Art Development, Ministry of Culture, PRC and a deputy director of the editorial department of Chinese Festival Annals, a major project entrusted by the National Social Science Fund of China. His main research directions are theory and practice of festival culture and cultural heritage protection. He published Restriction and Sharing, a monograph, and several essays in Journal of Chinese Ritual, Theatre and Folklore (Taiwan), Folklore Studies, Shandong Social Sciences and other periodicals.
圖書目錄
Foreword Festive China Origins of Festivals Colorful Chinese Festivals Festivals and Chinese Culture Tenacious Memories Spring Festival: Chinese Recognition Dragon Boat Festival: Commemorating the Sage of the Past National Day: Dream of Making China Strong Holy Sacrifice Tomb-sweeping Day: Heeding the Dead Festival of the Dead Spirits: Celebration of People and Ghosts Eid al-Adha: Dedication of Sacrifices Mundane Revelry Shehuo Performances: Great Joy Water Splashing Festival: Bathing Buddha and Entertainment Torch Festival: Burning Passion Rhythm of Production Double Second Festival: Spring Dragon Raises the Head Nadam Fair: Happy Gathering on the Prairie Sea Opening and Closing Festivals: Harmony between Man and Seas Social Maintenance Mid-autumn Festival: Reunion under the Full Moon Drum Worship Festival: In the Name of the Drum Nadun Festival: Festive Sequence Praise of Life Children’s Day: Festive Spirits Sisters’ Festival: Time for Silver Ornaments Double Ninth Festival: Respect for the Old Singing for Love Double Seventh Festival: the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl Double Third Festival: Burgeoning Love Mao Festival: Thriving Life Epilogue: rediscovering festivals