Performance of Leitamlangte ritual

Chongkholun Haokip recites the ritual called Leitamlangte. He is a male speaker from Manipur, currently living in Sallbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 9, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Hunbol ritual

Houjahen Haokip performs a ritual called Hunbol used for health and prosperity. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording.
Date: May 30, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Sieltamlangvei ritual

Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Sieltamlangvei. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: June 2, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Buhthamthoina ritual

Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Buhthamthoina. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: June 3, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative about an orphan

Phalting Haokip tells the traditional narrative 'Chagate' about an orphan. She is from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), and speaks Manipuri in addition to Thadou. She is around 83 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 2, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Gujongmatna ritual

Chongkholun Haokip recites the ritual called Gujongmatna used for catching a thief. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur, currently living in Salbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 9, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative about Chingnu and Helen

Joujam Haokip tells the love story of Chingnu (a girl) and Helen (a boy). She is a female Thadou speaker from Churachandpur district, Manipur, around 80 years old at the time of recording.
Date: May 22, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of marriage ceremonies

Houjahen Haokip, a male speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung) explains marriage ceremonies in Thadou. He is also a speaker of Manipuri. He is 85 at the time of recording. The man must approach the parents of the bride with a pot of wine and ask permission to marry their daughter. Then they set a date, and the families offer an animal (often, a mithun) for the ceremony.
Date: June 22, 2013
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative about Phumtampa and Changkhatpu

Phalting Haokip tells a traditional narrative about Phumtampa and Changkhatpu. This is a love story where Phumtampa proposes to Changkhatpu. She is a female Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 83 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 2, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Changkut festival

Houjahen Haokip describes the activities and rituals of the Changkut festival which celebrates the paddy and harvest. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording.
Date: May 31, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Aneovei ritual

Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Aneovei used to heal childhood sickness. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: February 13, 2013
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Tehsedoi ritual

Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Tehsedoi used for healing elderly men. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: February 27, 2013
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Jusiepehna ritual

Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Jusiepehna. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: June 2, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Thilhahna ritual

Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Thilhahna performed when someone dies. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: June 3, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Kilhalho ritual

Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Kilhalho used to avert misfortune caused by bad dreams. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: May 31, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Daaiphu ritual

Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Daaiphu used to avoid the anger of the spirits who live in lakes, forests, and fields. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: May 31, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative about Sakhimalte

Joujam Haokip tells the traditional narrative 'Sakhimalte' involving deer meat. She is a female Thadou speaker from Lhanjang village in Churachandpur district, Manipur. She is among the youngest Thadou storytellers, around 18 years old at the time of recording.
Date: May 22, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of death ceremonial practices

Houjahen Haokip describes the ceremonial practices performed when a person dies. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: June 22, 2013
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative about Khupting and Ngambom

Veninei Haokip tells the immortal love story of two lovers, Khupting and Ngambom. She is a female Thadou speaker from Lambung village in Tamenglong district of Manipur, around 80 years old at the time of recording.
Date: May 22, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of belief systems

Houjahen Haokip, a male speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung) explains the belief of God and the various spirits. He is 85 at the time of recording. The Thadou believed in the existence of both the supreme God who is in control of everything and the various spirits who inflict sickness when they are instigated by human beings who cannot see the spirits with their naked eyes.
Date: June 22, 2013
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of birth ceremonies

Houjahen Haokip, a male speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung) explains birth ceremonies in Thadou. He is also a speaker of Manipuri. He is 85 at the time of recording. When a baby is born, friends and relatives visit and give gifts. A priest blesses the child and gives them the name of their grandfather, whichever of their grandfathers lived the longest life.
Date: June 22, 2013
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Joulangvei ritual

Houjahen Haokip performs a ritual called Joulangvei used for healing breast pain or for madness with a group. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung), around 80 years old at the time. He also names the clay pieces used in the ritual.
Date: June 2, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Tuilangvei ritual

Chongkholun Haokip recites a ritual called Tuilangvei, a ritual for healing sickness caused by the spirits of bodies of water. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur, currently living in Salbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 9, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of the traditional narrative 'Mainouloute'

Phalting Haokip tells a traditional narrative about Mainouloute. In this story, a family gets fruits from their garden and their family members transform into birds. She is a female Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 83 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 2, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library