Modern Social Science Research

Shangsi Festival was an important traditional Chinese holiday that once radiated a captivating charm. However, with the passage of time and societal changes, it has gradually faded from people's daily lives and public awareness, leaving behind only accumulated memories embedded in literary works passed down through generations—now becoming an intangible cultural heritage on the verge of being forgotten. In today's era, as the nation implements strategies to protect intangible cultural heritage, although Shangsi Festival has not been officially included in the list of protected traditional festivals, the positive cultural elements preserved in classical poems and verses about the festival remain highly valuable for modern civilization development. This paper examined representative Shangsi Festival poetry from the pre-Qin period to the Ming and Qing dynasties, analyzed aspects of ancient people's lifestyles reflected in these works, explored their underlying intangible cultural heritage significance, and further identified their contemporary value. This value lies primarily in promoting a positive, healthy attitude toward life, emphasizing harmony with nature, guiding a poetic way of living, and ultimately shaping a life philosophy rich in cultural creativity.

Shangsi Festival; Poetry; Intangible Cultural Heritage; Connotation; Value