You not only have a journey into the past, you also have nostalgia ... I think or feel ...
After the death of my father, I brought his balalaika to Cyprus.
I do not know how to play any musical instrument, but this balalaika is dear to me.
Dad also played the accordion, unfortunately I couldn't bring it and I'm still very sorry ...
So I understand you!
I remember you mentioned once this balalaika from your father, that is nice that at least you brought it with you to Cyprus. 💙
The memories to our childhood and family, to the instruments or objects we had is a nice way not to let those valuable things just disappear. Maybe it brings a bit of nostalgy, but I think happiness too, as we have this feature of memories ;)
I agree with you completely!
Nostalgia is memories of happy days, moments, which means, as you say, also happiness.
I think that memorabilia should be passed down from generation to generation.
Thus, the memory of the ancestors is preserved, or rather strengthens it.