
The Tree of Life
By Frank Sun

23 Jun, 2024

In the heart of the Dai village, under the great Tree of Life, lived A-Wang, a young and courageous Dai man, known for his wisdom and strength.

One day, the sky darkened and a terrible storm approached. The villagers watched in fear as the Tree of Life's roots were exposed by the furious floods.

A-Wang, seeing the villagers' distress, took charge. He rallied the young men of the village and tried to repair the Tree of Life. But their efforts were not enough.

Deciding to seek help from the neighboring Hani and Yi villages, A-Wang set out on a challenging journey through the stormy mountains and valleys.

Upon reaching the villages, A-Wang explained the situation to the Hani and Yi elders. Touched by his dedication, they agreed to help and sent their villagers to the Dai village.

The next day, the Hani and Yi villagers arrived at the Dai village with tools and supplies. United, they began the task of restoring the Tree of Life.

The Hani villagers used their masonry skills, the Yi villagers built support structures, and the Dai villagers, led by A-Wang, devised a comprehensive restoration plan.

After days of hard work, their efforts bore fruit. The Tree of Life regained its vitality, standing tall with lush green leaves. The village was once again vibrant and full of life.

The villagers held a grand celebration under the tree. A-Wang, on behalf of the Dai villagers, expressed their gratitude to the Hani and Yi villagers and invited them to share the harvest.

At the celebration, the villagers danced and sang, exchanged blessings, and toasted to their hard-won peace and friendship. Their unity was stronger than ever before.

From then on, the Dai, Hani, and Yi villagers lived in even closer unity, helping each other and moving forward hand in hand.

The story of their unity and the miraculous restoration of the Tree of Life became a legend in the village, symbolizing that together, they can overcome any difficulty.