National Identity

Stories with the National Identity theme:

• The Legend of the Golden Turtle Jul 11, 2025

  

  In the misty mountains and peaceful valleys of ancient Vietnam, during a time when the land suffered under the oppression of foreign invaders, there lived a humble fisherman named Le Loi. He dwelt in a simple village beside the shores of Luc Thuy Lake, earning his modest living by casting nets into the calm waters and sharing his catch with neighbors in need.

  Le Loi was known throughout his village not for wealth or power, but for his kind heart, his wisdom in settling disputes, and his deep love for his homeland. When villagers came to him with problems, he would listen patiently and offer counsel that was always fair and thoughtful. When families struggled to feed their children, he would quietly leave fish at their doorsteps without seeking credit or recognition.

• The Tale of the Golden Turtle Jul 2, 2025

  

  In the early 15th century, when Vietnam was occupied by foreign invaders who oppressed the people with harsh laws and heavy taxes, there lived a brave and righteous man named Le Loi in the mountains of Thanh Hoa province. Though born to a wealthy landowning family, Le Loi’s heart burned with compassion for his suffering countrymen and determination to restore freedom to his homeland.

  The foreign occupation had brought great misery to the Vietnamese people. Ancient traditions were forbidden, Vietnamese language was suppressed in favor of the occupiers’ tongue, and heavy tributes were demanded that left families hungry and desperate. Many villages had been destroyed, temples desecrated, and the proud culture of Vietnam was in danger of disappearing entirely.