TV slot for Tibetan tales of a legendary folk hero
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TIBET’S first original cartoon series will air in May, featuring stories about legendary folk hero Agu Dainba.
The Tibet Tianli Company will produce the cartoon, which will be broadcast via Tibetan media, including Tibet TV Station and Lhasa TV Station, over 52 episodes. The series will use puppet animation and be dubbed in the Tibetan language.
Agu Dainba, or Uncle Dainba, is a household name in Tibet. He is noted for his intelligence and helping free the poor from their feudal rulers.
The cartoon will retell over 20 stories about the wise man, known for his funny stories and anecdotes.
The producer will also publish a series of cartoon books and other related products to roll-out nationwide.
The folk figure appeared in Tibet’s first comedy in 1983. Playwright Soinam Cering said he had collected more than 200 stories about Uncle Dainba from local people.
Another cartoon production was launched in Tibet Autonomous Region last year, featuring Gesar, another Tibetan legend.
Based on “The Epic of King Gesar,” a World Intangible Cultural Heritage item listed by UNESCO, the cartoon is still under production.
The masterpiece of Tibetan folk literature has been preserved by local singers and storytellers since the 12th century.
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