Title: Tzü Ngutetba Aor Otsü

Language: AO

Description:

The tale has its origin in “Long Terok” which means “Six stone” at Chungliyimti, where according to the folklore lies the origin of the Ao’s. Our Ancestors has no knowledge and the utility about fresh water. They used water from cane and creepers from the wild for consumption.
One day Lemsempirong an old man was in his field when he heard a bird chirping “Lemsempirong- Sempirong”. Out of curiosity he went towards where the bird is and found that it was repeatedly dipping it’s featers in water, flew out and make the sound as if it was calling it’s name. Therefore he made a pond in the stream and used the water only for himself. He kept his discovery secret from his people at Chungliyimti.
One day when the whole village was working, everyone’s rice was black but Lemsempirong’s was white. Upon learning his story the villagers decided to prepare a pond there with the village Witch’s approval and worshipped it.
They then dedicated a song each to the “Fish Pond” and to “Lemsempirong” called his decendants as “Tzuwar” The Jamir Clan of Ao’s, the clan that discovered Water.

Format & Duration: Audio: 6 minutes, 57 seconds
Date of Recording: 8/11/2024
Date of Upload: 30 September 2024
Performer: K.Tsükti Ao
Creator: Kitimenla
Publisher: Tetso College, Dimapur
Note: The story is purely based on Oral Tradition passed on from our Ancestors since time immemorial. That, there may be slightly difference in certain areas depending upon individuals

Cite this work

Kitimenla   . 2024.  Tzü Ngutetba Aor Otsü .(https://neiipa.in/audio/tzu-ngutetba-aor-otsu/) NEIIPA,Tetso College. Accessed: (30-Nov-2024)