October 11, 2023

The Legend of Ali and the Fairy Maidens

Care of Nature, China, Ethics of Care, Gaoshan Peoples, Solidarity and Simplicity of Life, Taiwan IslandBy Grian A. Cutanda October 11, 2023

The Legend of Ali and the Fairy Maidens Gaoshan People – Taiwan Island, China Long, long ago, on the island of Taiwan, there was a mountain called Tushan, which means Bald Mountain. It got this name because it rose up in the middle of the island like a bald head. It had no trees…

The Age of the Human Being

Care of Nature, China, Ethics of Care, Gaoshan Peoples, Solidarity and Simplicity of Life, Taiwan IslandBy Grian A. Cutanda October 11, 2023

The Age of the Human Being Isan (Thai-Lao) People – Thailand Long, long ago, Phya Thaen, god of the heavens and creator, sent all creatures down to the Earth. As they were only passing through, he told them how many years they could live in the material world. But it so happened that, when…