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Traditional narrative about the origin of the Azeulam (the Azeu dance)

Description: This is a narrative about how the Vzeu (Azeu) dance originated, recorded in Myitkyina. The Vzeu dance started when people wanted to express gratitude, so they imitated the butterflies and eagles. The speaker is from Krangku originally, but had moved to Putao several years before the time of recording. He also briefly describes the different beliefs and dances of groups in surrounding areas.
Date: June 1, 2006
Duration: 7 minutes 50 seconds
Creator: LaPolla, Randy
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of fishing with fish traps

Description: This is a description of how fish traps are used to catch fish. Three main kinds of traps are described: longdip, made of rocks; nakung, a raised sieve after a dam to catch fish; and ngatong, a bamboo tube. The fishermen discuss how the traps are designed and placed, how fish are collected from them, and beliefs/taboos surrounding fishing. They also describe fishing practices followed in other villages, like using poison to kill fish or shooting them with small arrows.
Date: June 2006
Duration: 1 hour 18 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: LaPolla, Randy
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of the mountains in the area

Description: This is a description of the mountains near Dukdang, Putao, and others in surrounding areas. The speaker, Vshaq Sangdong Pōng, is from the Mvtjùng valley, and is about 70 years old at the time of recording. He speaks the lower Mvtjùng variety. He lists the mountains, and the groups that live in those areas. He tells which mountains have roads nearby, and how some have changed names over time.
Date: June 2006
Duration: 9 minutes 11 seconds
Creator: Mèrv̄m, Ráwang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of rivers and streams in the area

Description: This is a description of the rivers and streams near Dukdang, Putao, and others in surrounding areas. The speaker, Vshaq Sangdong Pōng, is from the Mvtjùng valley, and is about 70 years old at the time of recording. He speaks the lower Mvtjùng variety. He lists the names of different rivers, and describes where they meet, and what roads or villages are near them.
Date: June 2006
Duration: 7 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Mèrv̄m, Ráwang
Partner: UNT College of Information
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