In this episode of Ohh Folk!!, we journey to the vast, windswept steppes of Mongolia—land of extreme climatic conditions, stretches of desert and grassland, eternal blue skies, nomadic wisdom, and ancient epic traditions. As we explore the culture, climate, and folktale heritage of this rugged land, we uncover a powerful myth about a legendary archer, a sky ablaze with seven suns, and a choice that, according to the Mongolian myths, changed the world forever. Happy Listening! 🙂_____________________Social Media: FB: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/OhhFolk⁠⁠⁠ | Insta: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ohhfolk_podcast/⁠⁠ | X: https://x.com/Ohhfolk_Podcast ||_____________________Opening music: Mongolian traditional Morin Khuur instrument. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (reuse allowed) | Channel: Pons Music Treat | Title of the video: Morin khuur Instrument | Link: https://youtu.be/zDPr6d5uXpA?si=s1Em23adOTIujCI2

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Story source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2014/Nov/28/2014-687695.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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In this episode, we journey to the heart of Nepal—a land of towering mountains, ancient temples, and rich cultural diversity. Discover the magic of Nepali folktales, from the mystical spirits of the Himalayas to timeless legends emerging from different ethnic groups. In this episode, we’ll dive deep into the chilling tale of a fearsome man-eating giant from Kathmandu’s folklore who kidnaps and kills children to eat their meat. Blending Hindu, Buddhist, and indigenous beliefs, this story is one of the many that reflect Nepal’s vibrant soul. Get ready for legends as captivating—and haunting—as the Himalayas themselves! Happy Listening! 🙂

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Opening Music: Resham Firiri by Buddhi Bahadur Pariyar

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• https://www.magicalnepal.com/blog/resham-firiri-song-lyrics-english-meaning/

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Story Sources: Re-created based on the folk tale curated from the below two sources:

• ECS Nepal: https://ecs.com.np/festival/gurumapa-the-ogre-of-itumbahaa?utm_source=chatgpt.com

• Itumbaha.org: https://www.itumbaha.org/legend-of-itumbaha/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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• Morning Flute Music | Himalayan Flute Music: https://youtu.be/UsKPH62yrAo?si=eM02pW0ZoNEv3qt2

• Om chant: https://youtu.be/lB_UJq5L73Q?si=lipfvu3OuKrSkKmB

• Free Flute background music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TStK8S_zFQ&ab_channel=HitsNepal

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Weaving holds profound cultural, social, and spiritual significance in Timor-Leste, particularly through the creation of Tais, the traditional handwoven textiles. The craft is deeply rooted in Timorese identity, symbolizing the nation's history, community, and connection to the land. Tais plays an essential role in significant life events, such as births, marriages, and funerals. For example, a bride's family may gift Tais to the groom's family during wedding ceremonies as a gesture of goodwill and unity. On the other hand, Tais is also used as an offering to ancestors and spirits in rituals, symbolizing respect and gratitude. In some communities of Timor-Leste, specific Tais patterns are believed to hold protective powers or bring blessings. Tais is also a popular souvenir for visitors to Timor-Leste and a way to promote the nation’s cultural heritage globally. In 2021, Tais was included in UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This episode of Ohh Folk pays tribute to the craft of weaving, particularly Tais, and its deep significance in Timor-Leste. Hope everyone will enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed putting it together! Happy Listening! 🙂

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Story Source: Restructured on several stories curated from various sources. 

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Step into a world where myth and reality intertwine, where legends are passed down through generations like precious heirlooms. In this enchanting journey through the heart of Central Asia, we will explore the cultural tapestry and thousands of year old captivating folktales of Uzbekistan! Uzbeki folk tales are more than just a set of tales passed down to generations through oral storytelling traditions. These tales are a window into the soul of a nation, reflecting its values, beliefs, and collective identity. Through these age-old tales, we gain insights into the resilience, resourcefulness, and indomitable spirit of the Uzbek people. Get ready to immerse yourself in the magical world of Uzbeki folktales. Happy Listening! :)

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Story Source: Restructured on content curated from several online resources. 

Intro Music Hook: Small portion of Shashmaqam audio clip extracted from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSlkzY4vPRA (Used only for a few seconds to introduce and explain the musical genre of Shashmaqam in reference to talking about music of Central Asia. Ohh Folk! podcast does not generate any revenue so this clip has not been used for any commercial purpose)

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Bangladesh!! A country once described as  "a sleeping beauty emerging from mists and water" by the Chinese traveler and poet Huen Tsang. Mother earth has been generous on this country with an abundance of natural resources, widespread greenery, beautiful coastlines and an extensive range of flora and fauna. Bangladesh is that unique country that fought a long war and gained victory for the sake of their mother language, Bengali. And because of this beautiful nation, February 21 is globally identified as the ‘International Mother Language Day’. And in this episode, also going live on February 21, in honor of the Mother Language Day (known as ‘Basha Dibosh’ in Bengali), I, a proud Bengali from one part of Bengal (West Bengal, India), pay homage to another part of Bengal (Bangladesh). While borders divide the two Bengals, language and culture have kept them united forever. Bangladesh also happens to be the country of my roots. This is where both my parents and most of my family originally comes from. So in this episode, I have picked a very old and rare folktale to pay tribute to my roots and the unique demographic diversity of Bangladesh. Happy Listening!

When we say 'Korea', so many paradoxical images come to mind. While North Korea predominantly continues to stay isolated from the rest of the world, South Korea has made a significant global impact in the last few decades. But in this episode, keeping aside all the paradoxes, let's get to know Korea a bit differently through their thousands of years old culture, oral storytelling tradition, and a unique folktale. Happy Listening!!

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* Korean Folk Song ‘Arirang’ on Violin - Adrita Dutt

* Story narrated from the book: The story bag; a collection of Korean folk tales: by Kim, So-un, 1907-1981: Available on Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780804805483/page/38/mode/2up (Internet Archive is an open access public archive platform)

* Lee. (n.d.). The Korean folktale as a literary genre: Traditional values, changing times, and its sociohistorical development. Journal of Liberal Arts and Humanities, 1(4), 18–23. https://jlahnet.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2.pdf

* Original music score (intro, bumpers, primarily show beds): Abhishek Papan Dutt

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In the first interview episode of Ohh Folk, we are in conversation with a very special person, Dr. Csenge Virág Zalka. Dr. Zalka is a professional storyteller and author from Hungary. She is Hungary's first international storyller. She collects, researches, and performs traditional stories in three languages. Csenge holds a master's degree in Storytelling and a PhD in Culture Studies, and has published various books both in English and Hungarian. She especially enjoys telling long traditional tales. Dr. Zalka currently lives in Budapest, and works as the storytelling program coordinator of the Világszép Foundation for Children in State Care. You can follow her work on her blog (http://multicoloreddiary.blogspot.com) or Mastodon (@[email protected])

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Yemen - a country torn apart by almost a decade-long civil war was once used to be the epitome of prosperity and wealth. A country that gave us one of our favorite beans that also happens to wake up most of the world every morning - Coffee. In this episode, we will go back and revisit that glorious nation Yemen used to be and discover its true colors through a folktale that has aged like wine or better to say like coffee - still as fresh and aromatic as it can be!! Sit back, unwind, and check it out over a cup of freshly brewed coffee!! Happy listening!!

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* Story narrated from the book: From the Land of Sheba: Yemeni Folk Tales | Retold by Carolyn Han with Kamal Ali al-Hegri.

URL: https://archive.org/details/fromlandofsheba00caro/page/n9/mode/2up (Internet Archive is an open access public archive platform)

* Original music score (intro, bumpers, primarily show beds): by Abhishek Papan Dutt

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Brunei - A small island country from Asia's largest island Borneo. This pocket sized nation is a treasure house of history, culture, and folklore that dates back into an age beyond any recorded existence. While on the other hand, this is one of the richest countries in the world with the economy primarily being supported by global exports of crude oil, liquefied natural gas, and petroleum products. A land of legends and myths, anecdotes and opulence - that’s magical Brunei and in this episode, I bring to you a magical story from this land.

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Credits:

* Haji Jukim, Maslin. (2017). Brunei Folklore An overview. 

Article source: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321211375_Brunei_Folklore_An_overview

(Maslin Haji Jukim is a lecturer of Malay Literature/Folklore, Universiti Brunei Darussalam)

* Mohammad Harunthmarin, Nur Qistin. (2017). Culture, Tradition and the Series of Bruneian Folklore

Article source: https://research-repository.griffith.edu.au/handle/10072/365267

(This is author's PhD Thesis from Griffith University Australia. The author owns the copyright in this thesis. Item access status has been set to ‘public’)

* Original music score (intro, bumpers, primarily show beds): by Abhishek Papan Dutt

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Sri Lanka, the Land of Serendipity is known for its abundance of natural beauty, timeless historical remains, and folk tradition that dates back thousands of years. Though Sri Lankan culture and social structure are primarily influenced by the predominant Buddhist philosophy, there is also significant influence of Hindu, Islamic, and Christian cultures, representing vast diversity. This heritage and tradition of diversity influence Sri Lanka’s oral folk tradition as well. While stories of Buddha and Ramaya impact the Sri Lankan folk culture significantly, many Sri Lankan folktales are often based on real human characters and animals. For example: the Andare tales. But what is that? To know more listen to this episode of Ohh Folk to discover Sri Lanka is new lenses!! Happy Listening! :)

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* News article citation: Sunday Times, Sri Lanka, 2008 | https://www.sundaytimes.lk/030810/funday/2.html

* Original music score (intro, bumpers, primarily show beds): by Abhishek Papan Dutt

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