No matter how you arrange them, there is something magical about these wooden blocks. Chang Hua-lung has proudly inherited the family business and wants to do his best to preserve this precious know-how. In this episode, he shares with us his secrets and his passion for the craft.
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15:00No matter how you arrange them, there is something magical about these wooden blocks. Chang Hua-lung has proudly inherited the family business and wants to do his best to preserve
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