In relation to asking for permission and living with the forest, Pga K’Nyaw have this saying: “Aw Kaw, Kaw Doh Kaw; Aw Tee, Kaw Doh Tee”. It means “eat from the forest, protect the forest, drink water, preserve water.”
When we take from the land, we must also protect the land; when we take water, we must also protect the water.
Pga K’nyaw people ha...
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