#BalladofMulan

[tylermileslockett]

The Ballad of Mulan

an anonymous work of Chinese folklore, is dated from the Northern Wei dynasty (386-534 AD), a period marked by significant Silk Road cultural exchanges and the spread of Buddhism, influenced Chinese art, music, and literature, including Mulan's tale. It was first transcribed in the 6th-century "Musical Records of Old and New" by Guo Maoqian during the Song dynasty.

The ballad embodies key Confucian principles such as Xiao (family devotion) and loyalty (zhong). Confucius (551-479 BC) was a Chinese philosopher whose teachings on ethics and proper conduct, recorded in the "Analects," have profoundly shaped Chinese culture and emphasized social harmony through respect and integrity. These values emphasize respect for family and duty to the state, which are central themes in Mulan’s decision to enlist in the army to protect her aging father.

UNIVERSAL TRUTHS: Filial piety, a key Confucian value, highlights the deep respect and loyalty children owe to their parents and ancestors. Today, filial piety remains crucial in modern Chinese culture, often shown by caring for elderly parents and upholding family obligations. Within your own family, do you see filial piety as a core value? Are you prepared to make personal sacrifices to benefit your family members?

Overcoming Gender barriers: The ballad illustrates that personal empowerment and heroism are not confined by gender. Similar themes appear in historical figures like Joan of Arc, who led French troops, and Deborah Sampson, who fought in the American Revolutionary War disguised as a man. The ballad of Mulan ultimately recognizes Mulan’s merit and contributions based on her abilities rather than her gender, advocating for the value of personal achievement and character over rigid gender stereotypes.

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[catdoll007]

ムーラン観たい🎞🎦

男を装って闘うとか⚔🐴👸

BASARAみたいね💎

勝ち気な女性の姿が美しい🩷

アギちゃんのリフレクション最強ヴォイス🔉🎙🎧　

[booktineus]

Q: Recommendation time! Recommend me some of your favourite diverse fantasy reads! If you can't think of a fantasy, recommend me another diverse book from any genre 😊 Sherry Thomas's YA fantasy novels are my recs! I loved Magnolia Sword, which is a retelling of the Ballad of Mulan. Soon I'm hoping to finish the Elementals trilogy which is a historical fantasy (I loved The Burning Sky when I read it years ago!). //CHALLENGES// #aprilintropes21 - Fairytale retelling #Booknerdsandfriends - Flowers After Showers - Fave Ending #booksarepugaliciousapr21 - Crooked Kingdom: made you cry #RFABApril21 - Made You Cry //HASHTAGS// #diversebooks #tehmagnoliasword #balladofmulan #retellings #theelementalstrilogy #TheBurningSky #sherrythomas https://www.instagram.com/p/CN4XjhtrD9G/?igshid=syn12ya1q3oq

[eiirlys]

My 2nd #EAH OC! I honestly finished inking her a while ago, but I was conflicted on the color scheme since I based the top on an outfit I really liked (which I can't find anymore). I had then printed copies to see which color scheme I liked and in the end, stuck with the original. Her purse was originally a lantern, but I think i'll use that for a future line. ~ Tags ~ #everafterhigh #originalcharacter #oc #everydayoutfit #mulan #balladofmulan #chinese #china #legend #sword #femalewarrior #historicalfemalefigure #historicalwarrior #fan #red #black #browneyes #fanpurse #warrior #mattel #washitape #monsterhigh https://www.instagram.com/p/CRe1JH3rP3Z/?utm_medium=tumblr

[idkcmb13]

I think of it after watching, I smile and laugh and it’s good. They did go with the ballad rather than a live action of the animation but they did incorporate a lot the animation in it which I’m a happy about. Of course, the amazing @mingna_wen made a cameo and I love the one she made and it felt like she was passing the torch to @yifei_cc . I don’t why I thought there would be more martial arts in it than there was, maybe I saw @donnieyenofficial and @jetli and just think “ lot of fighting” but the action was fight good and so well choreographed. With live actions, it’s hit or miss and especially with this one as they were mainly basing on the ballad but it really worked and I am heartbroken it didn’t get a cinema released cause I think it would have done good at the box office. Did I pay 22quid for this movie? Maybe. If I did, was it worth it? I like mulan so it would have been for me. If you aren’t a huge mulan fan then maybe not. #mulan #mulandisney #disneyplus #disney #action #drama #balladofmulan #susanatang #gongli https://www.instagram.com/p/CE2KTpKlkS5/?igshid=qgjtcc1961s8