Traditional
The Awongalema Tree
A story from East Africa
Awongalema Tree, told by Adam Guillain
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Story
A long time ago it didn’t rain for a year, and all the animals were very hungry. One day, four animal friends – Monkey, Buffalo, Lion and Tortoise – remembered there was a magic tree that produced delicious fruit if its name was said underneath it. Each animal took turns to ask the mountain spirit to remind them of the tree’s name, but in the end only slow, reliable Tortoise could find a way to remember.
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Why we chose it
A great story to tell and for children to adapt to tell their own story.