“跳神”是地戏的原生名称,地戏演出所戴面具屯堡人称为“脸子”。“脸子”是地戏的核心部分,是地戏的灵魂所在,是屯堡文化的一个重要文化符号,是屯堡地戏的象征。没有“脸子”就没有地戏,戴上它,就是神灵护体,亦是神灵化身。屯堡人跳神,脸为面具,子为角色,面具代表神灵,演员就是角色;实际上“脸子”就是人神合一。“脸子”因为具有这样神圣的地位,自然而然地成了屯堡文化的标志性符号。 “Jumping God ” is the native name of the play, the theater show wearing mask Tunpu people called “face ”. “Face ” is the core part of the play, is the soul of the play, is an important cultural symbol of Tunpu culture, is a symbol of Tunpu operas. Without “face ” there is no drama, wear it, is the god body, is also the embodiment of the gods. Tunpu people jump to God, face masks, children for the role of masks on behalf of the gods, the actor is the role; in fact “face ” is the unity of man and God. “Face ” Because of this sacred status, naturally became a symbol of the Tunpu culture.