History and Legend
Nothing except the absence of formal writing system must always be the first to blame in tracing back of the history of this archaic society. However, the existence of oral tradition(s) still gives a promise of possibility for further historical research to the one who would be interested. In fact, in the local society, a proverb is said that says:
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- La in thu hi aa, Thu in la zong hi
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- Songs (in reference to ancient poetic song, folk song, and even poetic incantation, etc.) conveys truth and truth is in songs.
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