The objectives of the study are 1) To find out the significant differences between the students who are taught by using 2D animation videos based on local South Sumatra culture and those who are taught by using conventional models on students' writing skills, 2) To improve the understanding of South Sumatra's local culture such as traditions, customs, art or cultural values, and 3) To integrate the multimedia technology in learning by using 2D animation videos, and preserving the manuscripts of the South Sumatra archipelago. The method used is experimental with a writing ability test and a learning motivation questionnaire as an instrument for collecting the data. Based on the results of data analysis, it can be seen that there is any significances among two classes, and feasible to be used to build the students' characters by moral values.