邊界上的演出者：在「文明」社會中撐出抵抗與創造的空間

The Performers on the Borders: Sustaining a Space of Creativity and Resistance in Modern Society

本研究針對研究者在一年半的陣頭田野過程中所發現的重要主題進行探討。主要有如下的幾點發現：(1)陣頭活動對陣頭人士來說，不僅是宗教意義上的慶典，更具有生命中的慶典這樣的象徵涵義。(2)陣頭是一個寬廣的容器(container)，具有提供陣頭人士建立社群 ／歸屬感，以及提供表現舞台，獲得成就感的功能。(3)陣頭提供了一種抵抗規訓的可能。

This essay discusses substantial issues during the 18-month field research in depth. The main findings were: 1) The performance is not just a religious activity but also a celebration of to the troupe members; 2) Zeng-tou troupe is a generous container, providing a senses of community/belonging to the troupe members; in addition, the troupe also functions as a stage for the members to attain a sense of achievement through performance; and 3) Zeng-tou provides possibilities for resisting disciplines.