a Guatemalan folktale = La musica de la chirimia : folklore Guatemalteco
Volkmer, Jane Anne
1991
A bilingual retelling of a Guatemalan folktale about a young man who tries to win the hand of a Mayan princess by making his song as sweet as that of the birds.
Describes the festivals of Guatemala, showing how the celebrations, with their songs, foods, and activities, express the customs and beliefs of the people.
A look at the life of a twelve-year-old Mayan Indian girl and her family living in the lakeside village of Santiago Atitl?n. Includes a section with information on Guatemala.
