Echos of the Land -Artists' Talk

Our journey began with a simple intention: to listen. Arriving in the village, we were welcomed not just with open doors but with open hearts. The gathering of locals—elders, artisans, singers, and curious youth—quickly turned into an evening of storytelling, laughter, and collective memory.

We had prepared questions but soon realized that the richest discoveries came when we simply allowed the stories to flow. As we recorded interviews and listened to the voices of the community, we heard lullabies once sung in kitchens, ancient fables whispered by grandparents, and songs that marked seasonal celebrations and village rituals.

What we found was more than content for a presentation—it was a legacy of knowledge and resilience passed down through generations. The stories of the villagers are not only about the past—they continue to shape the present and hold the seeds of the future.

Iva Ščerbáková, Tomáš Zahrádka, Markéta Labusová /Czechia
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