Research on the inheritance and development of folk performances of Jimo Tianheng Sea Festival from the perspective of intangible cultural heritage

As my country’s precious intangible cultural heritage, the Tianheng Sea Festival carries profound historical and cultural connotations. This festival is not only the most influential sea worship activity in the northern region, but also embodies thousands of years of fishermen culture and folk traditions, demonstrating its extraordinary cultural, research and practical value. In order to strengthen the protection of Qingdao's local intangible cultural heritage, this article conducts an in-depth discussion of the folk performances of the Jimo Tianheng Sea Festival from the perspective of intangible cultural heritage, aiming to promote its inheritance and innovation.  This study first reviews the long historical background of Tianheng Sea Festival and explores its inheritance and development in modern society. At the same time, in view of the protection significance of folk performances, this article analyzes various innovative practices involved in the existing inheritance work, and puts forward a series of constructive suggestions on this basis. In the inheritance process of contemporary folk performances, incorporating new elements has become an indispensable part.  This not only enriches the performance form, but also makes it more attractive, giving more people the opportunity to participate, experience and perceive the unique charm of intangible cultural heritage. Through this method, we can better protect and inherit our country's excellent traditional culture and ensure that it will radiate new vitality and vitality in the new era.