The Legend of Kua Fu Chasing the Sun

Long ago in ancient China, a tribe of giants struggled to survive under harsh and extreme climates with scorching hot days and freezing cold nights. Among them was Kua Fu, a giant known not just for his great strength but also for his kindness and vision. Moved by his people’s suffering, he believed the sun’s erratic journey caused the imbalance of heat and cold. Determined to help, Kua Fu made a bold decision: he would chase the sun to bring it under control and create a world where his people could live in harmony with nature.

With the rising of the sun one morning, Kua Fu began his extraordinary journey. His strides were immense, shaking the earth beneath him as he pressed forward through rugged terrain, dense forests, and roaring rivers. Animals scattered at the sound of his steps, and the land echoed with his determination. He never stopped to rest, never paused to eat. His eyes stayed fixed on the blazing orb in the sky, and his heart was full of hope.

But the closer he got, the more brutal the heat became. The sun scorched his skin and drained his strength, yet he refused to give up. His body grew weaker, and thirst clawed at him. Desperate, he reached the Yellow River and drank it in one gulp. Still thirsty, he turned to the Wei River and drank it dry as well. But his thirst was insatiable, and he continued north in search of more water, heading toward the distant lakes.

Before he could reach them, however, his strength failed. Exhausted and overwhelmed, Kua Fu collapsed, his life fading away. Yet, even in death, he left behind a gift. As he fell, he flung his wooden staff to the ground, and from that spot, a lush peach grove sprang to life. The trees bore sweet fruit that offered relief from the heat, a living memory of the giant's sacrifice.

Though Kua Fu never caught the sun, his story endures as a symbol of bravery, selflessness, and the fierce pursuit of noble dreams. It teaches us that aiming high is honorable, persistence is admirable, and even failure can leave behind lasting gifts. Yet, it also reminds us of a quiet truth: while ambition pushes us forward, wisdom tells us when to stop. The legacy of Kua Fu lives on, not only in legend but in the hearts of all who dare to chase their own sun.