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Julie To'Liman-Turalir hails from the Toma Area in the Gazallell Peninsular of East New Britain Province, Papua Nea Guinea. Born in Paparatava Villiage, she was third-last in the family of thirteen children. Her father, Michael Toloiman was a teacher and a naturally talented folk singer, composer, choreographer and dancer and was among the local people who brought the Catholic missioneries into the area. Bridgitte 'E-Lingling, Julie's mother was also a folk singer. Julie, attended school at Paparatava, later went was trained as a teacher, and then went back for further studies in Expressive arts at the University of Papua New Guinea.Julie has been an active patron of Papua New Guinea Studies, Research, and Promoting Culture and Tourism both Nationally and overseas. She has also contributed to world publications on Music and Arts