Literature and Culture

We continue on with our journey and meet other travelers on the road...

"This__is the waterfall of youth,

of the young people of Tibet,

the land of snows"

Dondrup Gyal

Literature of the Himalayas

is as varied and unique as the people and wildlife.

Folktales have been used for instruction,

enjoyment and education for centuries

and have a strong tradition in Southeast Asian countries.

link to tumble books

The Jataka tales from India have had a long tradition of

being verbally passed down from generation to generation.

The earliest recorded stories were written about 300 C.E.in Pali and later were translated

to the Hindic Lanuguage. They are meant to teach moral values and religous traditions.

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Our journey further takes us to The Silk Road

The Great Silk Road is the name given to the system of caravan trade

routes that lasted for centuries and linked the East and West.

It was one of the most important achievements in the history

of the world.

"...these days I am always climbing mountains in my dreams, always climbing mountains in my dreams"   Bairagi Kainla	Car
You Tube Video	Caravans loaded with silk from China, precious spices and jewels from India and many other goods moved along this route for centuries.   click on the book to see more.