Traditional craftsmanship skills get passed on through hands-on activities, shown through the memories of a girl watching her grandfather work
A lantern is lit from the top of a mountain cliff after grandpa dies, a funerary custom passed down through the generations.
One night, masked deities from folktales arrive and tell the girl to introduce her village’s craft to people in a nearby city
Folk toys are given to kids from the city, reconnecting future generations with their culture.
Heart of the City
“Heart of the City” illustrates the importance of balancing tradition and modernity through the story of a young rural girl on a quest to preserve her village’s craftsmanship.
