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Transcription: Traditional narrative about the origin of the Azeulam (the Azeu dance) (open access)

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

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
System: The UNT Digital Library
Transcription: Conversation about establishing a literacy school (open access)

Transcription: Conversation about establishing a literacy school

This is a conversation between Rawang speakers discussing establishing a school for teaching Rawang in their area. The classes happen on Sundays or in the evenings. They worry that students feel discouraged when they don't know parts of their language, especially older learners, so they would like to start classes when students are younger. They make a plan to train more teachers and create more books.
Date: August 2008
Creator: LaPolla, Randy
System: The UNT Digital Library