Waste Clay Shapes a Childlike Village (19 episodes)
The clay sculpting craft in Niwa Village is fading. Old artisan Ni Ye clings to tradition and looks down on the piles of waste clay by the kilns. Toy designer…
The clay sculpting craft in Niwa Village is fading. Old artisan Ni Ye clings to tradition and looks down on the piles of waste clay by the kilns. Toy designer Ni Xin returns home, determined to revitalize this intangible cultural heritage by recycling waste clay and creating a childlike nighttime tour in the mountain village. Facing ridicule during livestreams, materials ruined by torrential rain, and repeated setbacks, left-behind child Xiao Ni touches Ni Ye by crafting a clay figurine from waste clay. The villagers unite to rebuild the workshop, each contributing their skills. When questioned by cultural tourism officials, Ni Xin proves the quality of recycled clay through experiments. The Childlike Night Tour Festival opens grandly, and the clay sculpting experience wins widespread acclaim. The old schoolhouse turns into a workshop, waste clay is recycled, and the ancient art of clay sculpting is reborn in the village.