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2. MULAN
Mulan is based on an ancient Chinese folk story called
the Ballad of Mulan.
The Chinese mùlán means ‘magnolia flower’
The Ballad of Mulan has been a popular tale since the
Tang Dynasty (618–907).
In China, Mulan is a byword for heroines and Mulan’s
story is a household tale to encourage girls to be brave
or to “make a man out of you” as the popular saying
goes nowadays.
The gist of the ballad tells of how Hua Mulan
replaced her aging father to serve the country,
disguised herself as a man, and fought bravely in the
army. When she returned and attended the court after
the army’s victory, she didn’t want any official reward
but just asked to be reunited with her family. After she
changed into her own clothing at home, her comrades
were all shocked that she was a girl.

5. Your deceit weakens you

6. Values and Virtues
Virtues are lived Values
Loyal Brave True

7. • You told me my
journey was
impossible. Yet here I
stand, proof that
there is a place for
people like us.”
• When you
follow your heart,
you will also find
your path.

8. “If you had such a daughter
with Chi, the boundless
energy of life itself speaking
through her every motion,
could you tell her that only a
son could wield Chi? That a
daughter would risk shame,
dishonor, exile? Ancestors, I
could not.” – Hua Zhou

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