Month: January 2022
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The Tiger and the Persimmon

This is a folk tale from Korea. Persimmon is an Oriental fruit grown predominantly in China, Korea, Japan. One night, a man-eating tiger entered a village from a nearby forest. “I am hungry. Let me find someone to eat,” thought the tiger. Just then, it heard the sound of a baby crying from a house.…
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The Fourth Voyage of Sindbad

Hindbad, the porter was excited since he was back at the home of Sindbad, the sailor, for another feast and another story. Sindbad, one of the richest men in Baghdad, came by his wealth during his voyages by sheer grit, determination and luck. The previous days, Sindbad had told Hindbad the adventures during his first…
