Chinese folklore includes songs,poetry and dancing in the moonlight dances, puppetry, and tales. It often tells stories of human nature, historical or legendary events, love, and the supernatural, or stories explaining natural phenomena and distinctive landmarks.
Read more about Chinese Folklore: Folktales, Influence of Folklore On Other Media, Study of Chinese Folklore in China, Further Reading
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“One alone in a Chinese square
confronted tanks, while others fled.
He stood for freedom for us all,
but few care now if he’s jailed or dead.”
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