Performance of a war dance

Langmei (Tiang) villagers perform a war dance 'Chari lem'. It was performed when the villager waged war against a neighboring feuding village. The warriors of the village gathered for this dance believing that it would sanctify them and make them stronger, more courageous and more effective while engaging in a fight with the enemy.
Date: October 5, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the war cry

Tharon (Thalon) villagers perform the war cry or battle cry, 'Kahoi-hoibo'. It is a war cry or a battle call made by men. Men are divided into four groups and each group takes turns performing the kahoi. This kahoi-hoibo instills a spirit of oneness among men. Kahoi-hoibo is performed while going to war, as well as when performing community works like pulling big logs or rocks.
Date: October 27, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kaimunthinang
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a war dance

Makui (Liangchi) Villagers perform a war dance, Chariu taobo lem. It was performed in the olden days when a Liangmai village went to war. The able-bodied men of the village gather and move in two rows led by two war heads experienced in warfare using spears, shields and daos. Men will make a polyvocal sound called magubo as they move in circle. Magubo begins in slow rhythm as the men move slowly. Magubo, as well as their movement, will pick up speed and during the peak moment various war cries will be made.
Date: October 5, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling the myth of how war and head-hunting began

This myth is about the beginning of war and the practice of head-hunting among men. In the beginning, man did not know the art of war. When sent for war men would go and play with the enemy and return. One day while returning from war, a woman who was weaving asked the men 'How was your warfare today'? 'We played in a river (with the enemy) today' replied the men. The woman was enraged on hearing this. She got up, took the weaving stick, and cut the head of a dog lying near her. She said to men in anger 'ants and bees are taking enemy's head. What are you men doing'? The next day men went to war again and returned with an enemy's head. The speaker has since passed away on 5 July 2017 at age 71.
Date: October 3, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of the traditional story 'Hinglung racham'

This folk tale is about a war fought single-handedly by one man against one village. The narrator is from Maguilong village.
Date: February 1, 2022
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song 'Charachuang lui'

The folk song is about a personal experience on war and village life of Charachuang.The singer is from Maguilong village. The legendary composer of the song is Charachuang of Makhianglong village.
Date: July 15, 2011
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library