陣頭文化是國家的文化資產，它的發展背景造就地方性特殊的信仰文化與民俗節慶，也為地方文化資源增添不少色彩。位於台南新營土安宮的竹馬陣，因有不傳外人的禁忌，僅限於土庫社區流傳，而更顯珍貴。有關竹馬陣的淵源與內涵，過去已有討論與研究，但竹馬陣的薪傳與社區的認同息息相關，因此本研究主要是探討土庫社區如何結合竹馬陣文化帶動社區發展與傳承。研究方法以質性之個案研究、文獻分析與深度訪談。其研究結論為少子化、高齡社區、信仰文化與年輕世代脫節，造成竹馬陣傳承危機，透過社區總體營造「由下而上的精神」，有利於竹馬陣的延續，進而帶動社區發展。 Parade formation culture is one of the cultural assets in our country. As its development, the special local culture of the faith and the folk festival was created. And it also adds a lot of special resources to this local culture. For example, Tu-An Gong Zu-Ma Zhen in Sin Yin, Tainan shows its preciousness. It can be passed on in the Tuku Communityonly because there are a lot of taboos which are not allowed to show to outsiders. The origin and connotation of the Zu-Ma Zhen has been discussed and studied in the past. But the pass of the Zu-Ma Zhen is closely related to the community recognition.Therefore, this study is to explore how the Tuku Community combined with Zu-Ma Zhen to promote community development and heritage. Research methods include qualitative case studies, literature analysis and in-depth interviews.The conclusion is that there are some crisis, such as low birth rate, elderly community, the belief culture that is out of touch with the young generations. The ＂bottom-up spirit＂created by the comprehensive community development, is conducive to the continuation of Zu-Ma Zhen, and further promotion of the community development.
