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Transcription: Traditional narrative about a rich woman

Description: This is a traditional narrative about a rich woman who receives many marriage proppsals. But, she will not speak to the men who propose to her. She says will only respond to the man she loves. An orphaned boy goes to her house and tries to cook, and she yells at him that he's doing it wrong. Then, she has to marry him because she has spoken to him, so he must be the one she loves. The speaker, Vshaq Sangdong Pōng, is from the Mvtjùng valley, and is about 70 years old at the time of recording. H… more
Date: ?2006
Creator: LaPolla, Randy
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Transcription: Traditional narrative about a wise woman

Description: This is a traditional narrative about a wise woman who marries an orphaned boy, and gives him credit for being a good hunter even though he is a bad hunter. But because he has a reputation as a good hunter, the couple becomes rich. The moral is that the woman is the head of the family, and if she is capable and brave, the family will be successful. 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 variet… more
Date: 2006
Creator: LaPolla, Randy
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Transcription: Traditional narrative about the origin of the Azeulam (the Azeu dance)

Description: This is a narrative about how the Vzeu 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
Creator: LaPolla, Randy
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