VLF Students’ First Film: Pe Chok Chok a Losar tradition in Sumoor Village

This video is part of the basic photography and filmmaking learning module at Village Lab Foundation (VLF), Ladakh. It is the first video made by our students, most of whom are below 14 years of age, as they learn to observe, document, and tell stories from their own village. Through this film, the students have tried to document Pe Chok Chok, a Losar tradition in Sumoor village, as part of their early learning in media literacy, photography, and filmmaking. As this is their first attempt, the film may not be technically polished. We warmly invite viewers to share constructive feedback and suggestions in the comments to help our students improve in their future films. Thank you for watching and supporting young storytellers Special thanks to GreenHub India for supporting the Community Media Lab and helping make this dream of young village storytellers possible. Village Lab Foundation, Ladakh is a grassroots organisation based in the Nubra Valley, Leh Ladakh, dedicated to transforming education in the villages of Ladakh through innovative, intergenerational learning models. By using the village as a dynamic learning lab and empowering both elders and youth as facilitators, we design and deliver place-based learning experiences deeply rooted in Ladakhi culture, heritage, and Indigenous wisdom. Our mission is to nurture purposeful problem solvers who embrace their roots, preserve their heritage, and carry it forward with pride, confidence, and a strong sense of responsibility — both for their local community and for the world. 🌱 Contribute here to support our journey: https://give.do/fundraisers/help-us-t...