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Category: Folk Stories
The Little Beggar
Language: Arabic/English Origin: Iraq
There was, in the city of Basra, when the evening was falling, a rosy glow upon the buildings around the central bazaar…
The Mouse
Language: English/Polish Origin: Poland
This is the story of a little girl who was not scared of anything… well, at least until she grew a bit older…
The Story of Niu Lang and Zhi Nu
Language: Cantonese/English/Mandarin Origin: China
Niu Lang wasn’t always a simple cow herder. And Zhi Nu wasn’t always a cloud-weaver. Once upon a time they were both stars up in the night sky…
The Story of the Dragon Boat Festival
Language: Cantonese/English/Mandarin Origin: China
A very long time ago, during a period known as the Zhou Dynasty, China was divided into seven warring kingdoms…
The Lady Who Lives On The Moon
Language: Cantonese/English/Mandarin Origin: China
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful warrior called Chang’e who was married to a brave and strong archer named Houyi…
The Fern Flower
Language: English/Polish Origin: Poland
St John’s night is the shortest night of the year. It is on this night that the legendary Fern Flower blooms somewhere in the forest…
The Farmer and the Cow
Language: Cantonese/English/Mandarin Origin: China
Once upon a time, there was a farmer called Ah Niu. Ah Niu was not a rich farmer but he was very happy…
The Story of Layla and Majnun
Language: English/Pashto Origin: Afghanistan
Qays ibn al-Mulawwah was just a boy when he fell deeply in love with Layla Al-Aamiriya…
Chips
Language: English/Polish Origin: Poland
A war time tale of a family who get a surprise when two soldiers come knocking at their door.
Ali Thumb
Language: English/Turkish Origin: Turkey
Ali Thumb is no bigger than a thumb. Unsure of how society will treat Ali, his parents keep him locked away at home; but the curious Ali is itching to see what the real world is like and embarks on an adventure with his father.
