Long ago, around the year 1300, a young prince was sent alone into the forest to face the hurt he had caused. There, beneath the great trees, Gumansalangi wept — and the King of Heaven heard him.
So begins one of the most treasured legends of the Sangihe Islands: the story of a prince who learned kindness, the brave princess who came down from heaven in disguise to test his heart, and the journey across the sea that made them Medelu and Mekila, the first king and queen of Tampung-Lawo.
Retold in gentle, child-friendly language and presented in both English and the regional language of the Sangihe people, The Story of Gumansalangi is a tale of remorse, compassion, courage — and a heart that learned to change. Warm, richly detailed illustrations bring the forests of Mindanao, the halls of heaven, and the green peaks of Sangihe to life on every page.
Book One in the Stories of Our Islands series: Sangirese folk tales retold for a new generation, so the stories of our ancestors are never forgotten.
Perfect for family read-alouds, young readers, and anyone who carries the islands in their heart.