Inheritance and Development of Tujia Maogusi Dance from the Perspective of cultural ecology Protection

Intangible cultural heritage, a historical microcosm of a country's and nation's traditional culture, exists in manifestations and intangible forms that are inextricably linked to the life and production of the people, and are the result of the wisdom of our forefathers. Intangible cultural heritage, which often focuses on original historical material that is about to disappear, stands out for its intangible properties. Intangible cultural heritage is defined by the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which states: "Intangible cultural heritage refers to the practices, performances, expressions, knowledge systems and skills, as well as their associated instruments, objects and skills, that are regarded by communities, groups and, in some cases, individuals as part of their cultural heritage. Amidst the ever-changing lives of people, intangible cultural heritage, as a mark of history, exudes a distinctive lustre in its own right and is a precious treasure and spiritual home for all people around the world.Based on the protection of cultural ecology, this paper analyzes the culture and inheritance of Tujia Maogusi, and at the same time studies its protection countermeasures. There are still many problems concerning the cultural inheritance of the Tujia Maogus. First of all, the inheritance of ethnic minority culture is hindered due to the insufficient reserve team for inheritance and the sense of cultural identity is too high. Therefore, in the new era, it is necessary to protect the inheritors and at the same time inherit the cultures of ethnic minorities. The public needs to have a sense of cultural awareness and self-confidence, and at the same time combine with campus culture to promote the development of cultural ecological protection.