Indian Folklore.

A small and weak man has ideas far above his station in life. Will his will to succeed overcome his (many) shortcomings?

This story has been told across the world in hundreds of different versions and is one of the stories that indicate just how international and interracial storytelling is. You may recognise it from your own culture.

Themes: Courage, Trickster.

Chinese Folktale

One of the four great folktales of ancient China. Zhu Yingtai wants to go to school, but there's a problem, she's female. Will her will to succeed overcome the societal expectations of the age and allow her to follow her heart? 

This is considered to be the Romeo and Juliet of Chinese literature.

Themes: Love, Duty, Family.

Tanzanian Folktale

A young boy wants to become a hunter like his father before him, but the animals keep talking to him! What will he do to feed himself and his mother?

Themes: Wisdom, Compassion, Growth

Persian Fable

Kian meets and falls in love with the woman of his dreams, but without prospects, what chance does he have of being accepted by her father...who also happens to be the Shah. 

Challenge time - can Kian learn to be the man worthy of the princess?

Themes: Love, Magic, Greed

Arabian Folktale

Sultan Bey of Libya is nearing his end. He has three sons, but which should follow as his heir? Ali the strong? Hassan the sly? Zachariah the quiet? 

To solve this, a challenge is made - who can find the greatest treasure? 

Themes: Love, Wisdom, Worth.