Self-Reliance

Stories tagged Self-Reliance:

• Why the Snail Carries His House Aug 22, 2025

  

  Come close, children, and listen to the whisper of the evening breeze as it moves through the tall grass. Tonight I will tell you the story of Nwa, the snail, and how he came to carry his house upon his back. This is a tale of wisdom learned through hardship, of security found in simplicity, and of how sometimes the greatest treasures are those we carry within ourselves.

• The Story of Mai An Tiem Aug 2, 2025

  

  During the golden age of the Hung Vuong dynasty, when Vietnam was known as the kingdom of Van Lang, there lived a prince whose story would become one of the most beloved tales in Vietnamese folklore. Prince Mai An Tiem was the eighteenth son of King Hung Vuong XVIII, and among all the royal children, he was particularly cherished by his father for his intelligence, virtue, and loyal heart.