Listening Through Time
The Dungan oral tradition sustains continuity with ancestors while adapting to new geopolitical realities. Storytellers rely on rich metaphor, moral parables, and lyrical chant to transmit collective memory. We annotate each narrative with contextual notes, historical dates, and key motifs to support educators, linguists, and community learners alike.
Featured Narrative
“We braided horsehair into rope so our memories would not fray.” — Mahmut Akhun, Karakol (1993).
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Download glossaries, mapping layers, and field notes to incorporate Dungan narratives into your curriculum or exhibition planning.