Folk Tales of Asia

The stories that make us

Inherently embedded across cultures, folk tales are the stories passed down from generation to generation, often by word of mouth. Here is just a glimpse into the vast world of fascinating folk tales in different parts of Asia, and the history them

A folk tale is a story passed down from generation to generation, often by word of mouth. Folk tales are inherently embedded in a culture, and in the modern world, as the tradition of oral storytelling has givenway to books and television, such tales are being collected and written down. Sometimes folk tales seek to explain the world around us. Sometimes they tell of real people and events. Whatever the objective, they are undoubtedly innovative, educational, and enchanting. Here is just a glimpse into the vast world of fascinating folk tales in different parts of Asia, and the history behind them.