Like a Galaxy Beyond Reach

After quitting her job and returning to her hometown, Shen Jiujiu was at a loss about what to do with her future when she became interested in the preservation and development of Qingshen bamboo weaving, an intangible cultural heritage. As the granddaughter of a Qingshen bamboo-weaving inheritor, Shen Jiujiu felt duty-bound to take up the mantle and promote this traditional craft. She harnessed online platforms and short videos to spark interest among more young people. Along the way, she faced many challenges: her family's lack of understanding, online abuse, and former colleagues' veiled insults. Fortunately, she had a group of like-minded friends by her side, as well as her beloved…