花木兰是中国古代传说中的巾帼英雄,她的故事主要记载于北魏的诗歌《木兰辞》(The Ballad of Mulan)中。由于她家中没有哥哥,父亲又年事已高,木兰便女扮男装,代父从军。虽然历尽艰辛,花木兰最终还是完成了自己的使命,在数十年后凯旋。木兰的事迹和形象被搬上舞台,长演不衰。她的精神激励着数以百万计的中华儿女保卫国家。
Hua Mulan is a heroine in Chinese ancient legend, and her story was mainly recorded in The Ballad of Mulan, a poem in the Northern Wei Dynasty. Since Mulan did not have an elder brother and her father was approaching an old age, she disguised herself as a man to join the army for her father. Despite all the difficulties and sufferings, Mulan eventually accomplished her misson and returned in triumph after dozens of years. Mulan’s story and image has been adapted for stage, whose popularity exists for a long time, and her spirit has inspired millions of Chinese to protect their country.