The Derung have very simple lifestyles.

During the Derung New Year ceremony, they sacrifice cattle in reverence to the heavens.

They believe that all things possess a soul, as well as the existence of spirits.

Edible wild plants are cultivated by the Derung as part of their diet, treated with as much importance as farmland produce.

They love expressing emotions through spontaneous song and dance.

They speak the Derung language but do not have a written script. Instead, they make notches on wood logs for record-keeping.