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Katu language is: Dơ nooch, Vơ nooch or Ca lơi, Cahlơi. These are the songs of Lý singing and Lý speaking, the unique oral heritage of the indigenous community, associated with the traditional Gươl house. This singing style is used as a special way of conversation in confiding feelings, expressing personal opinions, wedding ceremonies, etc but is most popular in conciliations and trials of customary law courts, to reconcile conflicts in society.
Lý singing consists of 3 parts: introduction, discussion, and conclusion of the issue in each specific case. While practicing, they often borrow a certain image to compare and send a message to the listener. It has no sample songs but depends on the speaker's improvisational skills - singing to suit the specific situation. Therefore, singing theory represents the singer's experience of behavior in life and productive labor.
In court cases, the person representing each side is called Manưih papnáq Bhmã. When realizing fualty or mistakes, the singer will have to lower his voice; On the contrary, when the issue is tense, the accusation or the reaction is resolute, the singer will raise his voice and sing with emphasis on each word. And when one of the two participating parties can no longer continue, it is called "the end of arguments" or "death of arguments". When representatives of both sides put their lips on the wine barrel at the same time, it means the argument is over, both sides agree to resolve the problem, and the losing side will have to make peace according to the winning side's intention. A unique and deeply humanistic heritage of the community here. |
