Season One
Season One Episode Two
Celebrating Our Heritage
Heritage is something that informs both where we came from, and who we are today. Explore the pioneer foundations of historic Spring City, see how the members of Ballet Folklórico connect with their Latin American roots through dance, and meet the great-granddaughter of a Chinese transcontinental railroad worker who is working to keep her family’s story alive.
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Ballet Folklórico de las Américas
Ballet Folklórico has been bringing traditional folk dances from México, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Venezuela, Ecuador, Cuba, and other Latin American nations to Utah since 1979. For Artistic Director Irma Hofer and the young members of Ballet Folklórico de las Americas, learning the traditional folk dances of their ancestors is a new way to connect to their families and their heritage.
Golden Spike and the History of Chinese Railroad Workers
The transcontinental railroad was a monumental achievement, built in part by the labor of Chinese railroad workers. Meet Margaret Yee, the great-granddaughter of one of those railroad workers, and the chairperson of Descendants of Chinese Railroad Workers, a group that is working to make sure the contributions of Chinese Americans to the railroad effort are not forgotten.
Spring City Heritage Day
Step inside the pioneer-era homes of yesteryear during the annual Spring City Heritage Day, and meet the locals responsible for keeping the tradition alive. Leading the state in historic preservation and restoration for its unique stone homes and buildings, Spring City is a marvel of richly restored architecture and one-of-a-kind craftsmanship.
