The Origin and Contemporary Dissemination of Nuo Culture in Pingxiang City
Pingxiang city is located in the region of"Wu-Tou and Chu-Wei"(the bordering region of Wu culture and Chu cul-ture),surrounded by mountains and rivers.It always has convenient water and land transportation systems,where diverse cultures from the north and south converge and integrate,giving birth to various intangible cultures.Among the many intangible cultures in Pingxiang city,the most ancient and mysterious one that is popular among the public is undoubtedly Nuo culture.In its long period of development,Nuo culture in Pingxiang city has gradually formed a trinity system of Nuo temples,Nuo masks,and Nuo dances.Therefore,Nuo culture in Pingxiang city has naturally become an important component of Nuo cultural system in Jiangxi province.However,with the continuous development and social changes,the development and dissemination of Nuo culture in Pingxiang city also encounters many difficulties.