民族学刊

粤剧作为承载中华文化基因的艺术形式，其以符号为表征、以仪式为路径的实践，通过文化认同的形塑为铸牢中华民族共同体意识提供了重要支撑。从逻辑机理看，粤剧的共同体建构循由双重机制展开：其一，符号承载机制。经由内容维度，粤剧将忠孝仁义等核心文化基因整合于其唱腔、服饰、叙事等符号实践中，通过地方性能指与超地方性文化所指的辩证统一，为认同建构奠定认知基础。其二，仪式激活机制。依托过程层面，粤剧以情感联结机制促进价值共识的生成，将静态的文化基因动态转化为共同体成员的内在情感与集体记忆。作为一种文化实践，粤剧通过符号表征系统承载文化基因、仪式展演激活集体记忆、数字化实践重构认同空间，以文化整合机制进行地方性符号与中华民族共同体意识建构逻辑互构，进而将中华文化基因有效转化为共同体的精神归属。最终，粤剧通过“符号表征—仪式内化”的完整链条，实现了共同体意识的深度建构与持续强化，不仅为维系海内外华人的文化根脉与情感联结提供了有效场域，也为新时代文化建设提供了可持续性的机制参考。

This study examines Cantonese opera as a significant representative of Chinese opera,exploring its role as a vital cultural carrier for the consciousness of the Chinese national community.Utilizing a dynamic mechanism of cultural symbol systems,ritual performances,and identity practices,this research signifies a departure from the static analyses prevalent in earlier studies of Cantonese opera.Under the theoretical framework of "cultural semiotics," the study proposes a three-dimensional analytical model of "symbol-ritual-identity," aiming to reveal how these elements promote the generation and reproduction of community consciousness through a structured operations of symbols,the reproduction of ritual fields,and the localization of identity practices at different historical stages.Firstly,the symbol system of Cantonese opera can be defined as a value carrier that embodies the genes of Chinese culture,including ethical values,national sentiment,and aesthetic expressiveness.Cantonese opera employs various multimodal elements—such as singing,acting,costumes,and props—to manifest these abstract genes.The relationship between signifier and signified in the global dissemination of Cantonese opera shows a coexistence of stability and openness:Core morals and national concepts maintain continuity,while new musical elements inject vitality into the tradition.The local linguistic symbols of Cantonese opera possess distinct regional identifiers,yet their fundamental values are universal,effectively mediating cross-regional interpretations and promoting cultural identity.Secondly,the cultural interpretation of symbols in Cantonese opera emphasizes expressiveness,symbolism,and emotional connection.Through the use of resemblance and narrative symbols,Cantonese opera translates themes of loyalty and patriotism into perceptible emotional constructs,thereby forming emotional bonds that span from collective memory to personal identity.The structural network of symbols consolidates discrete cultural genes into a coherent community,providing a stable symbolic foundation for intergenerational transmission.Thirdly,the local and translocal characteristics of Cantonese opera present a dialectical unity.Locality,as a signifier,manifests in the Cantonese language,unique singing styles,and local stories;translocality,as a signified,encompasses universal values such as ethics and national sentiment.Cantonese opera facilitates cultural dissemination and identity construction across regions and languages by embodying universal values in local symbols.In terms of ritualized expression,the study outlines the ritual performances of Cantonese opera and their social functions.The original rituals of Cantonese opera,combined with traditional deity performances,createa ritual field,transforming the performance environment into a "sacred space".through pre-performance rituals,achieving both educational and entertainment objectives.In the modern era,Cantonese opera reconstructs its ritual field through technology,preserving traditional educational methods and emotional mobilization while incorporating participatory and interactive elements of modern mass communication.The cross-media flow of digital media becomes a crucial entry point for the reproduction of Cantonese opera identity,allowing youth to gain intuitive recognition and emotional engagement with Cantonese opera symbols through fragmented dissemination and online interactions.Regarding identity practices,this paper posits that ritual contexts serve as fields for emotional resonance and memory rewriting.For example,through the portrayal of cultural symbols like Guan Yu,Cantonese opera enhances the immediacy and emotional intensity of values such as loyalty and righteousness,fostering collective emotional resonance among audiences.Digital education and global dissemination are seen as future development priorities,with online courses and virtual performances conducted through Cantonese opera schools and digital platforms to enhance youth engagement and foster a stronger sense of identification.