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ASEM FOLKTALES

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ASEM Folktales collects and shares traditional folktales from around 51 Asian and European countries, being partners of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM). Through the literary heritage of the two regions, ASEM Folktales aims to promote cultural diversity and mutual understanding among ASEM citizens.

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Punjabi Folktale

Punjabi Folktale

Punjabi Folktale

This Punjabi folktale is not just a love story. It is said that this story exemplifies the quest to find and understand God.

Syeda Eesha Zainab

Nov 7, 202111 min read

The Great Boon-khun* of Pho Sop (Rice Goddess)

The Great Boon-khun* of Pho Sop (Rice Goddess)

The Great Boon-khun* of Pho Sop (Rice Goddess)

A tale of the Rice Goddess, narrated in the central and the southern parts of Thailand, shows why the folks have long been gratitude to her.

voradonlerdrat

Nov 6, 20213 min read

"Resilience" in Asian and European Folktales

"Resilience" in Asian and European Folktales

"Resilience" in Asian and European Folktales

"Resilience" is culturally relative concept. Folktales from various societies depict its different faces.

asemfolktales

Nov 6, 20214 min read

2021 Special Collection

"Resilience" in Folktales

"Resilience" is culturally relative concept.
Folktales from various society depict its different faces.

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