传统文化奔赴星际：本土元素焕发科幻新活力
In the far future, human beings have moved to a planet called Chao Star. The descendants of Chaoshan migrants still keep their ancient Earth traditions alive. Among these traditions is Yingge dance, a lively local art that gets a new magical meaning in this high-tech world. This special setting comes from Raging Yingge, a new sci-fi trilogy (三部曲)by famous Chinese writer Chen Qiufan. This series skillfully mixes traditional Chaoshan culture, local food and customs with imaginative future technology. The story centers on a brave girl named Mei Ying, who learns Yingge dance to save her injured brother and accidentally unlocks amazing cosmic (宇宙的) secrets.
Born in Shantou, Chen Qiufan has always been deeply impressed by Chaoshan people’s spirit of exploration. He finds it amazing that Chaoshan people always preserve their dialect, traditions and customs well no matter where they travel or settle. This made him wonder: if humans migrate to space one day, will Chaoshan people still be the pioneers? Will their ancient culture change among advanced technologies like anti-gravity spaceships and smart planetary systems? In his books, Yingge dance is no longer just a performance. Its unique rhythms and moves can connect with the planet’s quantum (量子) field, becoming a powerful force to protect their civilization.
Chen’s works show a special idea: the most local culture can also be universal. In recent years, Chinese sci-fi has gained international recognition. Instead of copying foreign styles, more Chinese writers choose to combine traditional Chinese culture with universal sci-fi themes. Sci-fi breaks national borders and explores shared human concerns about the future and technology. This special mix makes Chinese sci-fi works unique and attractive to readers worldwide.