I Lalai i Bilembaotuyan Mother Tree can be traced back more

can be traced back more than 3

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author of Daughters of the Island: CHamoru Women Organizers of Guåhan and Other Writings

the CHamoru people of the Mariana Islands have been subjected to the ravishes of natural disasters

unique illustrations for each legend by Guam artists

I Lalai i Bilembaotuyan Mother Tree can be traced back moreI Lalai i Bilembaotuyan is the loving story of a young girl, Lalai, and her grandfather, Ttan Bihu. Ttan Bihu is one of the few remaining people that know how to play the bilembaotuyan, a unique CHamoru instrument that makes a beautiful sound. Through his teachings, Lalai learns about patience, hard work, and overcoming the challenges of learning how to play a new instrument. When tragedy strikes and Ttan Bihu passes away, Lalai uses the bilembaotuyan