Baronga Folklore: The white Doe -A Love Story, Cursed Princess and Magical Adventures in Mozambique

"The White Doe" is a captivating tale from the Ethnographic Study on the Baronga, centered around a king and queen in southern Mozambique who yearn for a child. Their dreams come true when a crab-fairy grants them a daughter, Desiree, while also casting a curse that forbids her from seeing daylight until her fifteenth birthday. As her birthday approaches, the fairy Tulip ensures Desiree's upbringing is filled with love and learning in a hidden palace. Eventually, when Desiree is to meet her betrothed prince, a deceitful plan leads to her transformation into a white doe. Despite the trials she faces, including being hunted by the prince, true love prevails as the characters navigate their fate, culminating in a joyful reunion facilitated by the fairy Tulip, who also orchestrates a grand wedding celebration for the couple, while punishing their foes. This enchanting narrative explores themes of desire, transformation, and the triumph of love amidst adversity.