The Artistic features of Nuo dance in Nanfeng

Weixin Zou

The Artistic features of Nuo dance in Nanfeng

Authors

Weixin Zou Khon Kaen University

Keywords:

Nuo dance, Artistic features, Rhythm, Nuo mask

Abstract

Nuo dance in Nanfeng County, Jiangxi Province is known as the "living fossil" of ancient Chinese dance. Nuo dance has a long history and is a form of performance that includes religion, music, dance and mask art. This paper mainly studies the dance characteristics and music form of Nuo dance in Nanfeng, hoping to facilitate the majority of learners to open their minds when studying this kind of works and grasp the connotation of Chinese folk works more prepared.

References

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Xie Qingzhi, Zhang Yuhua, and Shu Nenggui, (2007). Analysis of Nuo culture in Jiangxi Nanfeng, Jiangxi social science, 12 :233-236.

Yin Xunfeng (2010). A study on the performance form and music of Nanfeng Jianja. Agricultural Archaeology, 3, 308-310.

Zeng, Z. (2005). Jiangxi Nanfeng Nuo culture [Jiangxi Nanfeng Nuo wen hua]. Beijing: China Drama Publishing House.

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Published

2026-04-29

How to Cite

Zou, W. (2026). The Artistic features of Nuo dance in Nanfeng. Journal of Music and Performing Arts Khon Kaen University, 8(1), 48–62. retrieved from https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JournalofMUSPAKKU/article/view/258819