As a folk art that combines earthy simplicity with refined elegance, Henan Diaoqu in China has gradually formed its performance style since the Ming and Qing dynasties, giving rise to multiple sub-genres and enduring through the ages. As one of the most representative traditional opera forms in the Central Plains region, its linked melody structure and widely appealing vocal styles have all been deeply influenced by Confucian thought. However, the development of Diaoqu has gone through multiple periods, and under the impact of modernization, its inheritance and development face multiple challenges. Based on the dual dimensions of cultural genes and musical forms, this paper clarifies the developmental context of Diaoqu and analyzes the manifestation of Confucian thought in its qupai (melody card) structure, libretto texts, and performance practices. It thus puts forward innovative ideas for the contemporary inheritance of Diaoqu, proposing the integration of Confucian "music education" philosophy with modern music education to facilitate its modern transmission, achieve its living inheritance empowered by digital technology, and rediscover its value in cross-cultural dialogue.

Since 1972, the《Convention on the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage》has been signed,and the concept of world cultural heritage has been defined. New types of heritage continue to be discovered and emerge.Cultural landscape, linear heritage, heritage canal, the memory of the worldheritage, world agricultural heritage, the wetlands in the world heritage, intangible cultural heritage, historic towns and urban centers, industrial heritage and heritage of the twentieth Century etc. This is a reflection of social progress,and is also closely related to the "common" spirit and idea based on value protection which isembodied and advocated in the convention .This basic consensus promotes the great development of heritage protection work over the world.

As the leading figure of the fifth generation of directors, Chen Kaige is a director with a unique personal style. Chen Kaige has always taken a high level of cultural consciousness as the basis of his creation. In his film works, there are strong personal aesthetics and expression of personal thoughts. The film Legend of The Demon Cat is another attempt and breakthrough under the background of cultural commercialization and film industrialization. This paper attempts to explore the unique aesthetic thinking and profound cultural reflection behind the creation of Chen Kaige's series of films by analyzing the creative technique, narrative mode, aesthetic value, aesthetic style and cultural context of the film “Legend of the Demon Cat.”