The knowledge of Kachin’s origin de

The knowledge of Kachin’s origin dependents on their own traditions, since neither Myanmar nor Chinese records provides much help. The earliest Western reference to Kachin is primarily from the English in Assam, begins from the first half of the nineteenth century. At that time the Kachins were already established their present location. With the exception of those who have migrated to the northern part of the Shan state.

The Kachin’s accounts of their origin and movements, as well as other aspects of their folklore are contained in the oral tradition which a professional storyteller recites of special festival. There are local variations at that time in the details of this very involved tradition is not surprising. Rather, the general agreements on major points and in most minor matter are remarkable.

Therefore through their oral tradition, the Kachins trace their ancestry back to Ning Gawn Wa, who was involved in the creation of the earth. He later took a wife, an alligator, and their great-grandson, Wahkyet Wa, became the progenitor of the Jinghpaws. Among Wahkyet Wa’s numerous sons (traditions as to the number of his wives vary from three to thirty), the five eldest sons of his first wife (traditions vary from seven to nine sons by his wife) became the founders of the five major Jinghpaw clans.