This compilation of fairy tales is the result of youth exchange that took place in the little paradise that is Curaçao. Thirty two young people from very different countries met for nine days to learn deeper and sensibilise about gender equality. This topic is
trendy in all our societies, but in our generation we still have big gaps between different genders. So it is necessary that youth works for ending this problem. This structural problem is reflected in small details in our daily life. Even though we come
from very different backgrounds we have found similarities in the essence of this situation, the myths and legends that are reflection of our different identyties are full of the stereotipes that feed the inequality. That is why we have been working in a
new perspective of our fairy tales in order to make them more concious and more focused towards an inclussive education.
All our work is shown here and it has been illustrated with the drawings of the children from the FELIS foundation. FELIS is a wonderful space where Gerda Van Petersen has been working very hard to be able to give those children with the difficult childhood some skills and most off all love to grow in this world.
We want to thank organizations that have made posible this learning. Erasmus, Stichting FELIS, InoChange, FIFEDE, KIEC European Club, Gerda Van Petersen, Fokje Scgipper and our leaders and participants. It has been very enrichening and we
are coming back to our countries with a new perspective about equality, learning and sharing.
The book was created in frame of youth exchange "Stand together" with support from Erasmus+ program.
A young boy wishes for a life
among the wealthy folk. He gets
his wish but it’s not at all what
he expected.
This book is available in print and as an ebook at:
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A colection of legeds from the 9 European Contries we are working together in our Comenius Project: Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Italy,Lithuania, Poland, Spain, Turkey and U.K.
World of Ryyah: Birth of the Half Elveslorenzmaris
In the World of Ryyah, adventure and romance are intertwined when the highly skilled young man, Donovan, in a quest to avenge a brutal act of wrongdoing, risks his own life to rescue the Elven Princess Brandela. Embarking on a dangerous trek, each displays the loyalty, courage, and heroism praiseworthy of future generations. World of Ryyah: Birth of the Half Elves is the first book in the six-part epic, The Elven Age Saga.
A young boy wishes for a life
among the wealthy folk. He gets
his wish but it’s not at all what
he expected.
This book is available in print and as an ebook at:
PRINT: https://www.createspace.com/5683048
KINDLE: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0141GA8XW?*Version*=1&*entries*=0
A colection of legeds from the 9 European Contries we are working together in our Comenius Project: Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Italy,Lithuania, Poland, Spain, Turkey and U.K.
World of Ryyah: Birth of the Half Elveslorenzmaris
In the World of Ryyah, adventure and romance are intertwined when the highly skilled young man, Donovan, in a quest to avenge a brutal act of wrongdoing, risks his own life to rescue the Elven Princess Brandela. Embarking on a dangerous trek, each displays the loyalty, courage, and heroism praiseworthy of future generations. World of Ryyah: Birth of the Half Elves is the first book in the six-part epic, The Elven Age Saga.
Mocomi TimePass The Magazine - Issue 54Mocomi Kids
Do you think lions and leopards can ever be friends? Out in the wild they are sworn enemies, but once in a while, stories of their friendship can surprise you! Read all about it in Mocomi TimePass Magazine Issue 54. Every issue has something fun for everyone. In each magazine you will find folktales, trivia, puzzles, health tips, jokes and much more!
A simple e-book showing traditional and regional Polish legends created by Polish students and teachers from Adam Mickiewicz Junior High School no 30 in Łódź, Poland.
A leaflet to promote the activities of the project Let's meet under the Spots was published by the Romanian secondary school, Liceul Cu Program Sportiv, Bacău.
Mocomi TimePass The Magazine - Issue 66Mocomi Kids
Spend your Sunday reading the story of Anasi the spider, his friend the firefly and a very angry tiger in Mocomi TimePass Magazine Issue 66. Every issue has something fun for everyone. In each magazine you will find folktales, trivia, puzzles, health tips, jokes and much more!
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Do you think lions and leopards can ever be friends? Out in the wild they are sworn enemies, but once in a while, stories of their friendship can surprise you! Read all about it in Mocomi TimePass Magazine Issue 54. Every issue has something fun for everyone. In each magazine you will find folktales, trivia, puzzles, health tips, jokes and much more!
A simple e-book showing traditional and regional Polish legends created by Polish students and teachers from Adam Mickiewicz Junior High School no 30 in Łódź, Poland.
A leaflet to promote the activities of the project Let's meet under the Spots was published by the Romanian secondary school, Liceul Cu Program Sportiv, Bacău.
Mocomi TimePass The Magazine - Issue 66Mocomi Kids
Spend your Sunday reading the story of Anasi the spider, his friend the firefly and a very angry tiger in Mocomi TimePass Magazine Issue 66. Every issue has something fun for everyone. In each magazine you will find folktales, trivia, puzzles, health tips, jokes and much more!
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This document is implemented to used in educational purposes to help student to learn about the topic of 21st century. Its help to student without books to learn something and be integrated about their topics as well of they know or they didn't know how to get amongst copy. 21st Century copy mades awide learnings about history thats consumption the means of believes throughout the topic. This capacity make a less used of books and preoccupied for students. Contemplating the used of books and beverages the hassle of student in using the books to school. Describe each of your family members. Describe a famous person that you would like to meet. Describe one of your friends. Describe one aspect of someone that you like (for example: laugh, style of dress, words that the person likes to use, etc.) Describe your favorite place.
Describe your ideal bedroom.
Describe the house in which you grew up.
Describe what the first house on the moon would look like.
Describe some of your favorite places in your hometown.
Describe a peaceful place that you’ve visited.
Describe a place that exists only in your imagination.
Describe a friend’s or family member’s house where you enjoy spending time.
Describe your perfect fantasy vacation destination.
Describe your favorite store.
Describe your favorite teacher’s classroom.
Describe a museum that you’ve visited recently.
Describe a place you have dreamed about that doesn’t exist in real life.
Describe a place where your pet likes spending time.
Describe an outdoor place that you know well. Describe your oldest memory.
Describe your best summer vacation.
Describe a memorable concert you attended.
Describe a memorable trip you took.
Describe a special time that you and your family had together.
Describe the first time you met one of your friends.
Describe a time you met someone famous.
Describe one of your happiest memories.
Describe one of your saddest memories.
Describe a time that you felt scared.
Describe a time that you felt excited.
Describe a time that something totally unexpected happened.
Describe a memory of someone whom you miss.
Describe one of your most memorable first days of school.
Describe one of your most embarrassing moments. Amongst of this example is that may can assure the study of student about 21st century.
Mocomi TimePass The Magazine - Issue 75Mocomi Kids
Skunks have a stinky reputation! Learn more about these animals who do more than just spray predators in Mocomi TimePass Magazine Issue 75. Every issue has something fun for everyone. In each magazine you will find folktales, trivia, puzzles, health tips, jokes and much more!
This book is made by young people from different countries: Slovenia, Georgia, Ukraine, Portugal [in frame of Erasmus+ youth exchange "Art and culture feeds" which happen between 4th and 12th of September, 2019 in Evora, Portugal]. It combines different cultures and the thing that makes this book so special is that the photos are made by participants, so you can explore how youth sees and perceives their own culture, and the main thing they want to
show to the world.
The following photos were made by the participants and represents different aspects our culture that we wish to share.
This book and stories were created in frame of youth exchange "Art and culture feeds" implemented between 04th and 12th of September, 2019 in Evora, Portugal.
Main objectives of the project were:
- To learn about folk cultures and encourage innovation and creativity, intellectual and artistic freedom, research and cultural exchange between Portugal, Ukraine, Slovenia and Georgia;
- Build bridges across the cultures;
- Build life-long learning skills for better self-expression, self-realization and self-development and promote youth interactions, networks and partnership.
Hosting organization: Associação Educativa Nacional de Inclusão e Inovação nas Escolas- AENIE
Partner organizations: KIEC European club, InoChange, Javni zavod Center za mlade Domzale
#erasmusplus #portugal #artandculturefeeds
Дуже стисло про можливості для молоді української про програму Еразмус+, та ще декілька речей: україно-німецькі/польські/литовські обміни для молоді. А також лінки на ресурси де шукати ті можливості.
New neighbors. Life stories of IDPs in Poltava regionAlona Glazkova
It has been three years since the military conflict started in the Eastern part of Ukraine. A lot of its residents were made to leave. Now there are around 30 000 internally displaced people in Poltava region. According to the official statistics, Poltava region is one of 8 regions where the biggest amount of internally displaced people lives. They became new neighbors for local residents. Why is it so important to establish successful relationships with neighbors?
A bit about gas consumption in Ukraine and in world from our EVS-volunteer David Feroce.
EVS project IT's for U (Italy is for Ukraine) in frame of Erasmus+. Hosting organization: Kremenchuk informative-elucidative centre European Club.
Програма Еразмус+ вже з 2014 року працює. Що ми про неї знаємо?..Що залишилося ЄВС (європейська волонтерська служба), молодіжні обміни, тренінги, студійні візити. Тут можна знайти трохи українською про цю програму й можливості для українців. Більше англійською: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/opportunities-for-individuals/young-people/european-voluntary-service_en
Збірка "Нові сусіди. Історії" - це результат двомісячної роботи зі збирання й описування історій переселенців в рамках проекту «Нові сусіди. Інтеграція ВПО до місцевих громад Полтавської області».Ініціатива реалізована за підтримки Програми Розвитку ООН в Україні (в межах Проекту «Швидке реагування на соціальні та економічні проблеми внутрішньо переміщених осіб в Україні» ) та Уряду Японії.
Проект «Швидке реагування на соціальні та економічні проблеми внутрішньо переміщених осіб в Україні» реалізується ПРООН за фінансової підтримки Уряду Японії і в партнерстві з Урядом України, регіональною та місцевою владою.
Possible long-term opportunity of EVS in peaceful Ukrainian city Kremenchuk (in Central Ukraine). Our NGO in database: https://europa.eu/youth/volunteering/organisation/945867759_en
IT's for U - EVS opportunity in Ukraine for ItaliansAlona Glazkova
Small Ukrainian NGO is looking for 1 Italian volunteer for long term EVS (12 monthes). Here is shortly about hosting city - Kremenchuk, hosting organisation - Kremenchuk informative elucidative center European Club, and hosting locations - Space of Ideas and libraries. You can also download infopack here: http://www.prostir.org.ua/?p=1029
Presentation about EVS work in project "The crossroads of ideas". Project implemented with support of the Youth in Action Programme (Action 2 - European Voluntary Service) of the European Union.
The project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Це коротка брошура про важливість проекту "Декларатор", про інструменти доступу до публічної інформації, а також про результати проекту. Проект реалізований в місті Кременчук ГО Кременчуцький інформаційно-просвітницький центр "Європейський клуб"
Short presentation about Spanish X-mas made by Ukrainian EVS-volunteer Kate.
Hosting organisation: CENTRO XUVENIL ABERTAL (ESP)
Sending Organisation: KIEC European club (UKR)
КІПЦ "Європейський клуб". Звіт про діяльність 2014 рікAlona Glazkova
Кременчуцький інформаційно-просвітницький центр «Європейський клуб» / Kremenchuk informative-elucidative center “European Club” - неприбуткова громадська організація, код ЄДРПОУ 36195104 презентує звіт про свою діяльність в 2014 році. Англійська версія буде скоро :)
детальніше на сайті www.prostir.org.ua
Методичний посібник по проведенню Дня Європи Мережею центрів європейської інформації України спільно з іншими партнерами в рамках проекту "День Європи - 2014. Діалоги про цінності". Може використовуватися необмеженим колом громадських організацій та ініціативних груп.
Всередині можна знайти інформацію про демократичні цінності, кампанії "Я поділяю європейські цінності" та "No hate speech movement", методику організації форум-театрів, вуличних університетів, веб-зустрічей з експертами, переглядів документального кіно про права людини та методики поширення інформації про свої заходи.
Сподіваємося, що це видання стане в пригоді!
This presentation is maden by Marta Koren, one of participant youth exchange Power of Sharing. This event happened in Bakuriani, Georgia, with financial support of European Commission in frame of Youth in Action programme.
This booklet was maden during youth exchage GreenINITIATIVE (in frame of Youth in Action Programme) by participants of this exchange. Inside you can find tips how to perform garbage to useful (or almost useful stuffs) - how to reuse them. Enjoy!
It's time to think "sustainable"! The youth exchange "F.O.C.U.S: Globe!" initiated by Mladiinfo FEJS MK and supported by the European commission through the EU program Youth in Action, brought together 34 young people from Macedonia, Serbia, United Kingdom, Latvia, Bulgaria and Ukraine in Skopje and gave them the opportunity to discuss and report about sustainable urban ecosystem issues, raise their awareness about global challenges and how they affect our everyday lives, and understand together the ecology of a changing planet, while learning about each other's countries and cultures.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
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This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
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3. A GENDER EQUALITY READING OF FAIRY TALES
INDEX
O. PROLOGUE P2
GEORGIAN FAIRYTALE : NATSARKEKIA.
1. ORIGINAL P3
2. NEW PERSPECTIVE P4
SPANISH FAIRYTALE : GARJONAY.
3. ORIGINAL P5
4. NEW PERSPECTIVE P5
CURACAO FAIRYTALE : NANZY AND CHA TIGER
5. ORIGINAL P6-P7
6. NEW PERSPECTIVE P7-P9
UKRANIAN FAIRYTALE : HOW MAN WAS TECHING HIS LAZY WOMEN
7. ORIGINAL P10-P12
8. NEW PERSPECTIVE P12-P14
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PROLOGUE
This compilation of fairy tales is the result of youth exchange that took place in the
little paradise that is Curaçao. Thirty two young people from very different countries
met for nine days to learn deeper and sensibilise about gender equality. This topic is
trendy in all our societies, but in our generation we still have big gaps between
different genders. So it is necessary that youth works for ending this problem. This
structural problem is reflected in small details in our daily life. Even though we come
from very different backgrounds we have found similarities in the essence of this
situation, the myths and legends that are reflection of our different identyties are full
of the stereotipes that feed the inequality. That is why we have been working in a
new perspective of our fairy tales in order to make them more concious and more
focused towards an inclussive education.
All our work is shown here and it has been illustrated with the drawings of the
children from the FELIS foundation. FELIS is a wonderful space where Gerda Van
Petersen has been working very hard to be able to give those children with the
difficult childhood some skills and most off all love to grow in this world.
We want to thank organizations that have made posible this learning. Erasmus,
Stichting FELIS, Inochange, FIFEDE, KIEC European Club, Gerda Van Petersen,
Fokje Scgipper and our leaders and participants. It has been very enrichening and we
are coming back to our countries with a new perspective about equality, learning and
sharing.
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Natsarkekia
A fairytale from Georgia
Once upon a time there was one lazy and
care-free man.
Whole day he would be sitting in front of
the fireplace, holding stick in his hands
and playing with the ashes. That’s why
everybody call him “Natsarkekia”. He had
good wife, she would always clean the
house, take care of the children and cook
the food if there was any in their house.
Every day she would tell to her husband,
"Come on, do you want to eat or drink?"
But it was easy for him not to listen to his
wife and continue playing with the fire.
One day wife kicked him out of the house
and told him “Do not come back before
you have something to bring here!”
Natsarkekia grabbed one cheese and his
stick and started his road. He walked a lot
and on the river edge he saw a large
Natsarkekia- Georgian word for the man who
plays with the fire.
DEVI*. Everyone was afraid of him, so
devi woul always took their property. At
firs Natsarkekia was afraid of devi, but
then he said “Hey, you! devi! you think you
are the strongest here? try to break the
stone and squeeze the juice out of it.” Devi
got confused, he broke the stone and juicy
nothing came out of it. Then the men took
his cheese and squeezed it, devi dazed,
he started running and disappeared from
the world. Man came back to his wife and
took his family in the devi’s castle. They
lived happily ever after.
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“Natsarkekia” A different perspective
Once upon a time there was a family with
economical problems because he didn’t
have a job and his only hobbie was to play
in the fireplace, that’s why people called
him “Natsarkekia”. Very often, the couple
of the family try to figure it out a solution
to bring food at home. As both of them
were smart and innovative people, they
decided to make a purporsal to the richest
-but scaring- being in the town: the DEVI.
DEVI was always fearing people because
it was alone in the world with nothing to
do. But it had a huge amount of money. So
the idea of our protagonists was to create
three of them together a NGO where they
can work and earn some money and, at the
same time, they helped other people,
including the DEVI that became a hero for
children because it was saving the world
from the pollution with its generosity.
At the end of their lives the global
warming was just a memory and their
friendship lasted forever. THE END.
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The legend of Garajonay
A fairytale from Spain
The story of Gara and Jonay is without
doubt one of the most romantic Canarian
tales. The story tells of how Princess Gara
from Gomera and the son of a Guanche
king from Tenerife fell in love during a
meeting between the rulers of both
islands. Sadly, a fortune-teller predicted
that their love would bring tragedy in the
form of fire and lava, so their parents
forbide it. Nevertheless, Jonay escaped
and
swam away to La Gomera, aided by some
goatskins, where he took refuge with his
beloved in the island's highest forests.
When the lovers realised they were
surrounded, they sharpened a lance at
both ends, placed it between them and
joined in an embrace that would end their
lives forever. Today, the forest bears their
names and is known as Garajonay
National Park.
“The legend of Garajonay” A different perspective
The story tells of how Princess Gara from Gomera and the son of a Guanche king from
Tenerife fell in love during a meeting beLtween the rulers of both islands. Sadly, a
fortune-teller predicted that they can not be together. Nevertheless, Jonay escaped and swam
away to La Gomera, aided by some goatskins, where he took refuge with his beloved in the
island's highest forests. When the lovers realised they were surrounded, they explained it to
the society and their parents that they had a healthy love in an equality. It does not matter if
you are poor, rich or where you come from. And together they could have a good kingdom.
Today, the forest bears their names and is known as Garajonay National Park.
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Nanzi and Cha Tiger
A fairytale from Curaçao
Many years ago, Cha Tiger, the tiger, did
not live in the forest but with the people.
Everyone was afraid of him. When they
saw Cha Tiger just come around the
corner, they already walked away from
him. One evening a couple of people were
sitting under an enormous tamarind tree.
They were talking about Cha Tiger.
Someone said: "You must know, the buddy
is extremely strong and I don't trust him
for a cent. He must probably eat a lot. I'm
afraid of him. "
"Oh, you're not very wise! What can Cha
Tiger do? Just roar. I'm not afraid of him
at all. Of course he eats a lot. With such a
large body he has to work a lot inside,
otherwise he is too weak to walk. But I bet
I can sit on his back, like I can sit on the
back of the first donkey. "
It was Nanzi who spoke these words.
People were laughing at each other. "You,
Nanzi? You are lying. He will blow you
over like that. Stop it! "" I don't lie and I
don't brag. I'll prove it to you. I will ride
him tomorrow. He will take me all the way
to the king. "
The next morning, very early, the king
already knew everything. He wondered if
Nanzi would really dare. Cha Tiger came
by. "Good morning, Cha Tiger," someone
greeted him. "Grrr." "Cha Tiger, listen!"
"Grrr." "Nanzi mocked you." Cha Tiger
stopped and roared a little louder: "Grrrrrr
..." "Do you know what he said?" That he
is not afraid of you. That he will climb on
your back. That you are not nearly as
strong as we think. "Cha Tiger became
furious and shouted," I am going to him
and I will tell him! "
Cha Tiger roared all the way with anger.
All children and large people ran into
their homes. They looked through the
blinds at what was going to happen. The
street was empty; Cha Tiger had free play.
Nanzi too had heard the roar that the
longer the louder it sounded.
He was startled and pale. His teeth were
chattering, as if he had chills. Sweat ran
down his forehead. Shi1 Maria couldn't
ask, because Cha Tiger was already
banging on the front door as if he wanted
to knock him out of his handles. Shi Maria
opened the door. Cha Tiger pushed her
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aside. In the corner of the house he saw
Nanzi shake on his stomach.
How are you, Cha Tiger? "Nanzi asked in
a complaining voice. "I came to hear from
your own mouth what you said about me.
Grrrr. "" Me? Did I speak angry of you?
How is it possible that people can be so
mean! This is the pinnacle, honestly. Don't
you see how sick I am? "
Nanzi waited a moment, like someone
who can't breathe well, and then
continued in the same complaining tone:
"Shi Maria wanted to take me to the king,
because I don't have a cent left to buy
herbs. There a learned man can examine
and heal me. I, I can't talk anymore.
"Exhausted, Nanzi fell over again. "I, a
father of nine children ..."
Cha Tiger was startled. Nanzi was really
sick. Who knows if he didn't die. "Cha
Tiger, you are strong. Could you not take
me to the king? "Cha Tiger felt sorry for
Nanzi. That's why he said, "Okay, just
climb on my back." "Oh dear, I can't do it!
It hurts everywhere. Have Shi Maria put a
pillow on your back. "" Good. "
Shi Maria placed a cushion on the back of
Cha Tiger. With great difficulty, Nanzi
stood on a bench. He grabbed Cha Tiger's
ears with his hands and slid onto the
tiger's back. He kept his head on Cha
Tiger's neck.
"That's how I shake too much and I have
to hold on to your ears. I better put a rope
through your mouth, then I can sit up
straight. "Cha Tiger grumbled that it was
good. While Nanzi sighed and
complained, Shi Maria put the rope
through the mouth of Cha Tiger.
Calm down, "Nanzi told Cha Tiger when
he started walking. In the forest, Nanzi
said: "Even the mosquitoes are teasing me.
They see that I don't have much time left
to live. Cha Tiger, let me cut a branch off
this tree to scare them away from me.
"Cha Tiger stopped and Nanzi cut his
branch. Again and again he waved the
branch and howled with pain. There they
came from the forest. A group of people
stood on the side of the road. Nanzi rose
to his feet, swung the branch and hit Cha
Tiger so hard that it frightened him and
ran it all the way to the king. With the
tongue out of his mouth, he stood still
before His Majesty.
"Did the king see it? Cha Tiger is no more
than my ass! "All people shouted," Hooray
for Nanzi! " He ran to the forest. He stayed
there to this day. The king gave Nanzi a
bag of money. His Majesty's carriage
brought Nanzi home. Nanzi and his
children were given new clothes and Shi
Maria was given a dress full of lace and
embroidery and a hat with ostrich
feathers.
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10. A GENDER EQUALITY READING OF FAIRY TALES
“Nanzi and Cha Tiger” A different perspective
Many years ago, Cha Tiger, the tiger, did
not live in the forest but with the people.
Everyone was afraid of him. When they
saw Cha Tiger just come around the
corner, they already walked away from
him. One evening a couple of people were
sitting under an enormous tamarind tree.
They were talking about Cha Tiger.
Someone said: "You must know, the buddy
is extremely strong and I don't trust him
for a cent. He must probably eat a lot. I'm
afraid of him. "
"Oh, you're not very wise! What can Cha
Tiger do? Just roar. I'm not afraid of him
at all. Of course he eats a lot. With such a
large body he has to work a lot inside,
otherwise he is too weak to walk. But I bet
I can sit on his back, like I can sit on the
back of the first donkey. "
It was Nanzi who spoke these words.
People were laughing at each other. "You,
Nanzi? You are lying. He will blow you
over like that. Stop it! "" I don't lie and I
don't brag. I'll prove it to you. I will ride
him tomorrow. He will take me all the way
to the king. "
The next morning, very early, the king
already knew everything. He wondered if
Nanzi would really dare. Cha Tiger came
by. "Good morning, Cha Tiger," someone
greeted him. "Grrr." "Cha Tiger, listen!"
"Grrr." "Nanzi mocked you." Cha Tiger
stopped and roared a little louder: "Grrrrrr
..." "Do you know what he said?" That he
is not afraid of you. That he will climb on
your back. That you are not nearly as
strong as we think. "Cha Tiger became
furious and shouted," I am going to him
and I will tell him! "
Cha Tiger roared all the way with anger.
All children and large people ran into
their homes. They looked through the
blinds at what was going to happen. The
street was empty; Cha Tiger had free play.
Nanzi too had heard the roar that the
longer the louder it sounded.
He was startled and pale. His teeth were
chattering, as if he had chills. Sweat ran
down his forehead. Shi1 Maria couldn't
ask, because Cha Tiger was already
banging on the front door as if he wanted
to knock him out of his handles. Shi Maria
opened the door. Cha Tiger pushed her
aside. In the corner of the house he saw
Nanzi shake on his stomach.
How are you, Cha Tiger? "Nanzi asked in
a complaining voice. "I came to hear from
your own mouth what you said about me.
Grrrr. "" Me? Did I speak angry of you?
How is it possible that people can be so
mean! This is the pinnacle, honestly. Don't
you see how sick I am? "
Nanzi waited a moment, like someone
who can't breathe well, and then
continued in the same complaining tone:
"Shi Maria wanted to take me to the king,
because I don't have a cent left to buy
herbs. There a learned man can examine
and heal me. I, I can't talk anymore.
"Exhausted, Nanzi fell over again. "I, a
father of nine children ..."
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11. A GENDER EQUALITY READING OF FAIRY TALES
Cha Tiger was startled. Nanzi was really
sick. Who knows if he didn't die. "Cha
Tiger, you are strong. Could you not take
me to the king? "Cha Tiger felt sorry for
Nanzi. That's why he said, "Okay, just
climb on my back." "Oh dear, I can't do it!
It hurts everywhere. Have Shi Maria put a
pillow on your back. "" Good. "
Shi Maria placed a cushion on the back of
Cha Tiger. With great difficulty, Nanzi
stood on a bench. He grabbed Cha Tiger's
ears with his hands and slid onto the
tiger's back. He kept his head on Cha
Tiger's neck.
"That's how I shake too much and I have
to hold on to your ears. I better put a rope
through your mouth, then I can sit up
straight. "Cha Tiger grumbled that it was
good. While Nanzi sighed and
complained, Shi Maria put the rope
through the mouth of Cha Tiger.
Calm down, "Nanzi told Cha Tiger when
he started walking. In the forest, Nanzi
said: "Even the mosquitoes are teasing me.
They see that I don't have much time left
to live. Cha Tiger, let me cut a branch off
this tree to scare them away from me.
"Cha Tiger stopped and Nanzi cut his
branch. Again and again he waved the
branch and howled with pain. There they
came from the forest. A group of people
stood on the side of the road. Nanzi rose
to his feet, swung the branch and hit Cha
Tiger so hard that it frightened him and
ran it all the way to the king. With the
tongue out of his mouth, he stood still
before His Majesty.
"Did the king see it? Cha Tiger is no more
than my ass! "All people shouted," Hooray
for Nanzi! " He ran to the forest. He stayed
there to this day. The king gave Nanzi a
bag of money. His Majesty's carriage
brought Nanzi home. Nanzi and his
children were given new clothes and Shi
Maria was given a dress full of lace and
embroidery and a hat with ostrich
feathers.
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12. A GENDER EQUALITY READING OF FAIRY TALES
HOW MAN WAS TECHING HIS LAZY WOMEN
An Ukrainian Fairytale
There was a daughter of some people. But
she was very lazy, didn’t like any work, all
days doing nothing or just fall asleep on
the oven/stove. But even her mother was
supporting her in all her deals.
"Enjoy your life" she says, "till you are still
young. And in old age you have to work
for yourself. Woe will teach you
everything”.
Well, she lived till became a young women
already; she must already marry, but
nobody doesn’t want to marry her because
she is very lazy.
Finally one guy decide to marry her and
sent her to her wedding matchmakers.
The father and mother, of course, were
happy, only mother says:
- And what, son, will you not beat her?
- No, Mom, I will not. I already know what
to do with her.
Well, they engaged, married, took the
trousseau and drove away to the young
man house.
They lived after the wedding, just like
everyone else, and then the harvesting
times are coming, and the young man says
to all his family, so that the woman (his
wife) also heard:
"Well, listen to all: as much you do today,
as much you will eat and who will not do
anything, will not eat anything!" - and all
went to the fields, and Olena (wife) stayed
with the old mother of the husband.
She thought to herself and said:
- No, it's probably my husband joked. My
father also said that he would not give me
any food, but he gave me food!
She thought to myself so, and she lay
down for sleep on the stove and slept till
lunch. And here they (other family
representatives) came from the field for
lunch, because the field was not far away.
Husband began asking everyone: how
much is done by everyone. One says: I
stumbled, another says: I knit a sheaf, the
third says: but I drove the bread to the
river.
- And you, woman, what did you do?
- I ... I have nothing!
- Well, then you will eat nothing!
Olena sat down here, and in her stomach
like someone rides.
On the second day, the man again said the
same, and Olena would be happy already
begun to work, when it is her first
obligation. Then she took a bucket and
brought water, but she was tired so much
that she decide to lay down. And she was
resting till the lunch.
And people are come from the fields, and
her husband began to ask again, who did
what. One says - those, the second - that.
- And you, Olena, what did you do?
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13. A GENDER EQUALITY READING OF FAIRY TALES
- I brought water for lunch today!
- Well, then you have a cup of water, and I
will not have lunch and dinner.
On the third day, as everyone went to
work, Olena starts to help grandmother,
because she wanted to eat a lot on that
moment: she put firewood, brought water,
clean in the house, flooded the stove,
kneaded the dough ...
It's just that lunch was ready, Olena see,
that people is already walking out of work.
She was so sad that time is run so fast.
This time Olena had a lunch and prepare
dinner.
So she was working like that till Sunday.
Her father comes on a Sunday to visit her
daughter, as she lives with his son-in-law.
He has come - and can’t take his eyes from
his daughter: she flooded the stove, and
set the lunch in the house, and she clean
the house... He put his hands up and
asked:
- How did your husband teach you to
work?
She is silent. Here they come from the
church. Olena ran faster from the house,
brought raw skin, gave to her father, and
said:
"Well, daddy, atleast work on this skin.
There are such people: as someone does
not do anything, then they do not eat."
The old man was surprised, but he took
the skin and start to work on it.
The young owner comes, looked at the old
man, greet him and asked:
- What are you doing?
"Working on skin, because my daughter
said that you do not give food for people
who do nothing." Young owner was
laughing and said:
- Throw, father, this skin, this I was
teaching my wife to work not with a
hammer, but with hunger.
The old man laughed, embraced his
son-in-law. And the young couple began
to live well from that time.
How to fight your laziness and start to do
something (edited version)
There was a daughter of some people. But
she was very lazy, didn’t like any work, all
days doing nothing or just fall asleep on the
oven/stove. But even her mother was
supporting her in all her deals.
"Enjoy your life" she says, "till you are still
young. And in old age you have to work for
yourself. Life will teach you everything”.
Well, she lived till became a young women
already; she decide that she want already
marry, but nobody doesn’t want to marry her
because she is very lazy.
And she meet a guy and they fall in love. In a
while guy make her proposal and she agree
to marry him. The father and mother were
happy for their girl. And on meeting with
parents Olena’s mother asked:
- And what, son, will you not beat her?
- No, Mom, I will not. I already know what
to do with her.
Well, they engaged, married and drove away
to the young man house, not far from house
of his parents.
They lived after the wedding, just like
everyone else, and then the harvesting times
are coming, and the young man says to all
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14. A GENDER EQUALITY READING OF FAIRY TALES
his family, so that the woman (his wife) also
heard:
"Well, listen to all: as much you do today, as
much you will eat and who will not do
anything, will not eat anything!" - and all
went to the fields. They call Olena (wife)
with them too, but she decide to stay.
She thought to herself and said:
- No, it's probably my husband joked. My
father also said that he would not give me
any food, but he gave me food!
She thought to herself so, and she lay down
for sleep on the stove and slept till lunch.
And here they (other family representatives)
came from the field for lunch, because the
field was not far away.
Husband began asking everyone: how much
is done by everyone. One says: I stumbled,
another says: I knit a sheaf, the third says:
but I drove the bread to the river.
- And you, Olena, what did you do?
- I ... I have nothing!
- Well, then you will eat nothing!
Olena sat down here, and in her stomach
like someone rides.
On the second day, the man again said the
same, and Olena would be happy already
begun to work, when everybody is working
too. Then she took a bucket and brought
water, but she was tired so much that she
decide to lay down. And she was resting till
the lunch.
And people are come from the fields, and
her husband began to ask again, who did
what. One says - those, the second - that.
- And you, Olena, what did you do?
- I brought water for lunch today!
- Well, then you have a cup of water, and I
will not have lunch and dinner.
On the third day everyone starts to help
mother-in-law, and Olena put firewood,
brought water, clean in the house, flooded
the stove, kneaded the dough. Then all went
to work in field with Olena too, because she
wanted to eat a lot on that moment.
Lunch time came fast. Olena even become
sad that time is run so fast.
This time Olena had a lunch and prepare
together with her husband dinner.
So she was working like that till Sunday.
Her father comes on a Sunday to visit her
daughter, as she lives with his son-in-law.
He has come - and can’t take his eyes from
his daughter: she flooded the stove, and set
the lunch in the house, and she clean the
house... He put his hands up and asked:
- How did your husband teach you to work?
She is silent. Here they come from the
church. Olena ran faster from the house,
brought raw skin, gave to her father, and
said:
"Well, daddy, atleast work on this skin.
There are such people: as someone does not
do anything, then they do not eat."
The old man was surprised, but he took the
skin and start to work on it.
The young owner comes, looked at Olena’s
father, greet him and asked:
- What are you doing?
"Working on skin, because my daughter said
that you do not give food for people who do
nothing." Young owner was laughing and
said:
Throw away, father, this skin, this I was
teaching my lovely wife to work not with a
hammer, but with hunger.
Father laughed, embraced his son-in-law.
And the young couple began to live well
from that time.
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15. A GENDER EQUALITY READING OF FAIRY TALES
Ukrainian Fairy Tales
A DIFERENT PERSPECTIVE
How to fight your laziness and start to do
something (edited version)
There was a daughter of some people. But
she was very lazy, didn’t like any work, all
days doing nothing or just fall asleep on the
oven/stove. But even her mother was
supporting her in all her deals.
"Enjoy your life" she says, "till you are still
young. And in old age you have to work for
yourself. Life will teach you everything”.
Well, she lived till became a young women
already; she decide that she want already
marry, but nobody doesn’t want to marry her
because she is very lazy.
And she meet a guy and they fall in love. In
a while guy make her proposal and she
agree to marry him. The father and mother
were happy for their girl. And on meeting
with parents Olena’s mother asked:
- And what, son, will you not beat her?
- No, Mom, I will not. I already know what to
do with her.
Well, they engaged, married and drove
away to the young man house, not far from
house of his parents.
They lived after the wedding, just like
everyone else, and then the harvesting
times are coming, and the young man says
to all his family, so that the woman (his wife)
also heard:
"Well, listen to all: as much you do today, as
much you will eat and who will not do
anything, will not eat anything!" - and all
went to the fields. They call Olena (wife)
with them too, but she decide to stay.
She thought to herself and said:
- No, it's probably my husband joked. My
father also said that he would not give me
any food, but he gave me food!
She thought to herself so, and she lay down
for sleep on the stove and slept till lunch.
And here they (other family representatives)
came from the field for lunch, because the
field was not far away.
Husband began asking everyone: how much
is done by everyone. One says: I stumbled,
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16. A GENDER EQUALITY READING OF FAIRY TALES
another says: I knit a sheaf, the third says:
but I drove the bread to the river.
- And you, Olena, what did you do?
- I ... I have nothing!
- Well, then you will eat nothing!
Olena sat down here, and in her stomach
like someone rides.
On the second day, the man again said the
same, and Olena would be happy already
begun to work, when everybody is working
too. Then she took a bucket and brought
water, but she was tired so much that she
decide to lay down. And she was resting till
the lunch.
And people are come from the fields, and
her husband began to ask again, who did
what. One says - those, the second - that.
- And you, Olena, what did you do?
- I brought water for lunch today!
- Well, then you have a cup of water, and I
will not have lunch and dinner.
On the third day everyone starts to help
mother-in-law, and Olena put firewood,
brought water, clean in the house, flooded
the stove, kneaded the dough. Then all went
to work in field with Olena too, because she
wanted to eat a lot on that moment.
Lunch time came fast. Olena even become
sad that time is run so fast.
This time Olena had a lunch and prepare
together with her husband dinner.
So she was working like that till Sunday.
Her father comes on a Sunday to visit her
daughter, as she lives with his son-in-law.
He has come - and can’t take his eyes from
his daughter: she flooded the stove, and set
the lunch in the house, and she clean the
house... He put his hands up and asked:
- How did your husband teach you to work?
She is silent. Here they come from the
church. Olena ran faster from the house,
brought raw skin, gave to her father, and
said:
"Well, daddy, atleast work on this skin.
There are such people: as someone does
not do anything, then they do not eat."
The old man was surprised, but he took the
skin and start to work on it.
The young owner comes, looked at Olena’s
father, greet him and asked:
- What are you doing?
"Working on skin, because my daughter said
that you do not give food for people who do
nothing." Young owner was laughing and
said:
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17. A GENDER EQUALITY READING OF FAIRY TALES
Throw away, father, this skin, this I was
teaching my lovely wife to work not with a
hammer, but with hunger.
Father laughed, embraced his son-in-law.
And the young couple began to live well
from that time.
THE END.
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18. I S A B E L
N O E N S , T O K O , M A R T A ,
S O P H I A , I R Y N A ,
Y A R O S L A V A
D I R E C T E D B Y :