The Naughty Boy
Zhuang folktale from Du'an
T here was a naughty boy who was always up to mischief. He did not
Pix

A fisherman on a raft on the Hongshuihe river near Du'an
pay attention during lessons, so the teacher punished him by making him stand outside the classroom.
After a while, the boy said to the teacher, "If you make me stand, my legs will get tired; your legs would get tired too. It would be better if you let me sit down, then when I have finished thinking, I will be able
to answer your questions." So, the teacher allowed him to sit down. [Full story]



Why Dung Beetles Roll Balls of Dung - Zhuang folk tale from Wuming, Guangxi Province.

Isn't Rice Always White? by Qiu Li Min

A Traditional Yi House by Mother of Brook Song





Best viewed with Firefox 3.5 or IE 7.0. Quicktime plugin is needed for the pages with sound clips.

Food and Culture
by the editor
F ood is an intrinsic part of any culture, and one of the ways to get to know a
Pix

Sani Goat Cheese
Pix

Zhuang Sticky Rice
culture is to sample its traditional foods. Some foods are associated with a particular festival or season, while others are eaten all year round. All the foods feature ingredients that are locally available. In the course of their travels, our contributors have tried delicacies from several ethnic minorities in China, and written about their experiences. Read about There are even recipes to try if you feel adventurous!