Once upon a time, in a faraway land on a high plateau, there was a powerful emperor who loved collecting treasures. He had many artifacts from all over the world, but his favorite was a piece of calligraphy made of pure silk. However, the emperor discovered that this calligraphy was forbidden by the ethnic group who lived in the wetland below the plateau. Despite the warning, the emperor decided to export the calligraphy anyway. But as soon as he took it out of the wetland, the skies opened and a heavy rain began to fall. The silk calligraphy became soaking wet, ruining its beauty and value. The emperor realized his mistake and returned the artifact to the wetland, respecting the traditions of the ethnic group. From then on, the emperor learned to appreciate the unique and special treasures of each culture.

Reflections

1. Why do you think the emperor was interested in the silk calligraphy?
2. Why was the calligraphy forbidden by the ethnic group?
3. What lesson did the emperor learn from his mistake?
4. How do you think the people in the wetland felt when the emperor took the calligraphy?
5. Do you think it's important to respect the traditions of different cultures? Why or why not?