Customs, knowledge, craft techniques | Life in Gurktal # 2023

LIFE IN THE GURK, METNITZ AND GÖRSCHITZ VALLEYS AND AT THE NEUMARKTSATTEL

Heritage Austria roams through the forests in the border region between Carinthia and Styria and encounters forest farmers involved in traditional larch resin extraction. In the Gurk valley, there is also the Kranzelreiten trail to Weitensfeld.

IMMATERIAL CULTURAL HERITAGE

Customs, knowledge and old craft techniques

In the 15 documentaries, the intangible cultural heritage is presented as an integral part of the Austrian cultural landscape. The films search for traces of the past in order to make the creation and changes of intangible cultural heritage visible. They document the current situation, whereby the character that creates identity for the present is highlighted. And they address the question of what importance the care of heritage has for the future of the Austrian cultural landscape.

“Heimat Österreich” takes you to the most beautiful cultural landscapes in Austria. Elaborately designed documentaries portray long-held traditions and customs, explore popular pilgrimage sites and show how culture and nature intertwine in the heart of Europe.