Traditional narrative of Roh

This is a famous legend about the life of the great grandfather Roh.
Date: May 1, 2012
Creator: Veikho, Sahiinii
System: The UNT Digital Library

The migration story of the Nagas

A historical narrative about the migration routes taken by the Naga tribes in the past.
Date: May 1, 2012
Creator: Veikho, Sahiinii
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song 'Tudon sing'

This Liangmai folk song was composed by Songkambou of Tudon village and sung by Kiwangbou.
Date: May 20, 2012
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative of Chiiho of Koide village

A traditional narrative about the mysterious life of grandpa Chiiho who lived in Koide village.
Date: September 1, 2012
Creator: Veikho, Sahiinii
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative of Liipeiru

A tragic story about how Liipeiru was treated poorly by her stepmother.
Date: May 1, 2012
Creator: Veikho, Sahiinii
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of rituals in Koide village

Thaio describes how rituals were organized and conducted in Koide village in the past.
Date: May 1, 2012
Creator: Veikho, Sahiinii
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a traditional Saihriem song

Khuhpi Saihriem sings a traditional song. She is a Saihriem speaker living in Bahbahar village, around 90 years old at the time of recording. She is also a speaker of Bengali.
Date: September 1, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative of the Ziilai brothers of Koide village

A traditional narrative about how the Ziilai brothers, two orphans, were treated by the villagers, and how the villagers were rewarded based on how they treated the two orphans.
Date: May 1, 2012
Creator: Veikho, Sahiinii
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of the traditional story 'Ka-nfenbo piu racham'

This traditional story is about a man who got leprosy and was left by his wife.
Date: July 9, 2012
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song 'Ndah khangnah dao'

This Liangmai traditional folk song was composed by Hiilung of Longdi Npa village and sung by Lungsongbibou Nkhapuinamai of Bamreklong.
Date: January 18, 2012
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
System: The UNT Digital Library

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 a traditional Saihriem song

Group performance of a traditional Saihriem song.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Saihriem cultivation practices

Bahpu Saihriem describes the traditional cultivation practices of the Saihriems. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 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 the traditional song 'Naite awina'

Group performance of a traditional song 'Naite awina,' a lullaby.
Date: October 13, 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

Description of healing rituals

Bahpu Saihriem is a male speaker residing in Bahbahar village of Cachar district of Assam (originally from Nohsa village). He describes the healing rituals practiced by their forefathers in the old days.
Date: August 17, 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

Traditional narrative about how rice cultivation came to Koide village

A legend about how humans got the first seed to start rice cultivation.
Date: May 1, 2012
Creator: Veikho, Sahiinii
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song about family and village life

The song talks about glory and praise for his family and village. This folk song was composed by Rengsunnang of Katang village and sung by Lungsongbibou Nkhapuinamai.
Date: January 18, 2012
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song about life in Nchangram village

This folk song was composed by Baloing of Nchangram village and sung by Lungsongbibou Nkhapuinamai. The song talks about love and victory in the life of Baloing.
Date: January 18, 2012
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
System: The UNT Digital Library