Dong Yi Mizo Version 〈Edge EXTENDED〉

Dongi’s only inheritance from her late mother was a khuang (Mizo drum) and a whispered prophecy: “When the northern wind carries three songs, the valley will remember your name.” The valley of Zawlno was ruled by the fierce and unjust Chieftain, Lalthangvela. He had grown fat on the rice of poor farmers and cruel in his judgments. When he accused Dongi’s father of stealing sacred Zu (rice beer) meant for the harvest festival, the old man was dragged to the Zawlbuk (bachelors’ dormitory) and publicly shamed.

(The highest song shall endure forever.) End. dong yi mizo version

“Lengteng tlang tlan chungah, kan thawveng a danglam lo, Zawlno leh Thadou, kan pi leh pu chu chanchin khat.” (“Upon the hills of Lengteng, our shadows are not different, Zawlno and Thadou, our grandparents share one story.”) Dongi’s only inheritance from her late mother was

She sang the Lengzem (love-song turned war-cry)—a melody that spoke of unity, of the blood of all Mizo being one. (The highest song shall endure forever