中英雙語話中國民風民俗 第94期:筷子舞

Chopsticks Dance

筷子舞

Wide spread in Inner Mongolia, the Chopsticks Dance is often seen on festive or celebrative feasts with only one man as the dancer. Holding a bunch of chopsticks in one hand or two hands, the dancer remains on the same spot, shaking his shoulders quickly, along with the bending and stretching of legs and rocking of body. In a relaxed and smooth manner, the dancer clapping his own hands, shoulders, waist and legs，etc. By chopsticks and then proceeds in a circle or goes forward and backward in a straight line. The dance's posture and movements are unrestrained and nimble；the ways of clapping chopsticks are flexible and varied. Reaching the climax, the dancer will be shouting while he is dancing to add to the fun.

筷子舞在內蒙古廣泛流行，經常在節日或慶祝宴會上看到，只有一個人的表演的舞蹈。用一隻手或兩隻手拿着一堆筷子，舞者保持在同一地點，很快搖動肩膀，隨着腿彎曲和伸展擺動身體。以在輕鬆平穩的方式，舞者自己輕輕拍手，肩，腰，腿等。通過筷子然後前進一圈或直線前進和後退。舞蹈的姿勢和動作奔放和靈活;拍筷子的方式是靈活多樣的。到達高潮時，舞者會吶喊，爲跳舞助興。