Abstract
In an agricultural society, farmers have a close relationship with gods and pray to God, the wind is sunny, the country is safe and the people are happy. The peasants will hold temple fairs on festivals such as the Christmas Day of the gods and the birthdays of the temples. In order to make the activities more lively, villages or temples will organize their formations to participate, so the artistic formation（Yi-Zhen 藝陣）culture emerges.There are many types of artistic formations, which can be divided into two types: Wuzhen（武陣）and Wenzhen（文陣）. Wuzhen mainly puts swords and guns in formation. WenZhen mainly sings and dances and performs small plays. One of the Tainan city Gueiren district（歸仁區）Pinang Garden Hanlinyuan（檳榔園翰林院） "Cao-Xie-gong Zhen"（「草鞋公陣」）. The content of the performance is adapted from "Qingfeng Pavilion"（《清風亭》）, Meet at Qingfeng pavilion（清風亭）. Actors include Cao Xie Gong（草鞋公）, Zhou Guiying（周桂英） and Xue Mengxiang（薛夢祥）. Later, in response to the time of the temple fair, the performance time was shortened to 25 minutes. Delete the meeting at Qingfeng Pavilion, and leave the actor's lyrics to express his affection. The xiao-xi（Plays on a modest scale小戲）that emphasizes the choice between family affection and parenting ethics.
At present, there is only the "Cao-Xie-gong Zhen" of the Pinang Garden Hanlinyuan in Gueiren district, Tainan, which is very precious. Therefore, the author's research content is divided into five chapters: Chapter 1 Tainan ecological geographical environment and art array. Chapter 2 The geographical and historical background of "Cao-Xie-gong Zhen". Chapter 3 Analysis and evolution of the script of "Cao-Xie-gong Zhen". Chapter 4 The performance lineup and figure of "Cao-Xie-gong Zhen". Chapter 5 "Cao-Xie-gong Zhen" exhibition occasions and social functions.
The first chapter first understands the ecological and geographical environment of this land in Tainan. Then understand the origin, performance purpose, characteristics, function, field and mythical thinking of the Wenzhen.
The second chapter further explores the historical and geographical environment of the Pinang Garden Hanlinyuan when it was established. Point out that the social ethos of attaching importance to Confucianism at that time influenced the establishment of the Hanlinyuan. Analyzing the relationship between the Hanlinyuan "Cao Xie gong Zhen" and Renshou Temple（仁壽宮）.
The third chapter analyzes the thoughts behind the lyrics of the three actors in the "Cao Xie gong Zhen" manuscript. The adapted version focuses on the voice of the actors. Comparing the texts of the past dynasties to analyze the source and context of the plot of "Cao Xie gong Zhen".
The fourth chapter explains the team lineup of the "Cao Xie gong Zhen" of the Pinang Garden Hanlinyuan. Break down the actor's body movements during performance. Find out the meaning of body movements.
In chapter five, the author personally participated in the "Cao Xie gong Zhen" teaching activities and the Tai Wan "Kwong Ho Temple"（大灣「廣護宮」）circle activities. Close observation and recording of the actual performance of the "Cao Xie gong Zhen". Discovered that the religious influence of the "Cao Xie gong Zhen" has increased today. The value of art and culture has increased, and it is worth keeping records. Hope to provide follow-up researchers' references through the research records of this article.
| Date of Award | 2022 |
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| Original language | Chinese (Traditional) |
| Supervisor | De-Yu Shih (Supervisor) |