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Azi are also known as Zeitwa. It is also one of the Klachin stock. They are
widespread in the Sadon area, northeast and southwest of Kodaung region and in
Yunnan. There are about 4 sub - groups. The men wrap black clothes around their
heads but with a tassel hanging below . Their traditional dresses are black,
baggy trousers and black jackets. The women wound their hairs neatly in a knot
and wrap clothes around the heads. They wear black jackets and hand-woven
htameins.
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Like the Jingpaw, Maru and Azi they have their own traditional festivals. The
Htaungka Dance of the Azi is famous. They have wind instruments made out of
buffalo horns. Musical instruments called "Piyet"," Pitop " and "Tuyin" are
used extensively.
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In olden times the young people of both sexes meet at a specially designated
building called "Wanze" at night and they play- fully ask riddles of each other
or sing or have fun together.
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| An Azi man (Sadon area) |
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