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Comparison of life in Chhitkul village past and present
Dhian Singh Negi describes how life was in Chhitkul in earlier times compared to now. The recording was made at Dhian's main residence in Reckong Peo (Chhitkul Bhawan).
Date:
December 14, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Snowfall in Rakchham
Bimla discusses snowfall in Rakchham over the past few years, saying that heavy snowfall was more frequent in earlier times. The recording was made at her and her husband's house in Rakchham, just after some heavy snowfall episodes when the village was still covered by thick snow. It was only a few days after the road from Reckong Peo to Sangla and Rakchham had reopened.
Date:
March 7, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of the peaks surrounding Chhitkul village
Madan describes the peaks that surround Chhitkul village, including their names. The recording was made in Amar Guest House.
Date:
March 9, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of the Flower Festival (Usko)
Ram describes the Flower Festival (‘Pulatʃ’,or 'Usko' in Chhitkul-Rakchham), a five day festival that celebrates the end of summer and crops. It usually takes place during the first week of October. He discusses why it is important for the community, how it concretely takes place, and what he especially likes about the festival. The recording was made at Chhitkul's Government Senior Secondary School, down below the village, on the river bank.
Date:
October 8, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about the Boi Festival in Rakchham village
Ranjeet Singh and Khazan Singh Thakur discuss the week’s event at the temple, which consist of gathering grains and cereals from the village’s inhabitants for cases of emergencies. The recording was made inside Rakchham's main temple. There is some background noise as several community members were present. The speakers are sitting in front of one of the storage unit, the doors of which are wooden and beautifully carved.
Date:
November 23, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Historical narrative about the origin of local deity Mata Devi
Jiya describes the origins of the local deity, Mata Devi, explaining that Mata Devi is associated with Vrindavan instead of Tibet. Jiya was Mata Devi's oracle for many years. The recording was made at Jiya's home in Chhitkul village where Thola peak can be seen in the background.
Date:
November 25, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of a local dish 'hɔt'
Gangaa describes and demonstrates how to make a local and healthy dish called 'hɔt'. This dish was chosen because it is healthy and easy to make. The recording was made in Gangaa's kitchen at the Amar Guest House.
Date:
November 26, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Recitation of song lyrics about local deities
Shudha Bhakti and Narayan Bhakti recite the lyrics of a song about Bhagwati, one of the local deities. The recording was made next to the main temple entrance, in Rakchham village.
Date:
March 6, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of how to make a traditional carpet
Bupinder and Ayala describe how to make traditional carpets 'khyara' and related local items. They continue to have a natural conversation that goes beyond this subject. The recording was made at their home in Rakchham village after heavy snowfall. Water was dripping in the background.
Date:
March 7, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of the local weighing system
Madan describes the weighing system formerly used in Chhitkul and Rakchham villages which is no longer commonly used. Dhian Singh Negi later made corrections to Madan's description, indicated in the transcription. The recording was made at Amar Guest House in Chhitkul village.
Date:
March 9, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about the functions of Oracle and Interpreter in Rakchham village
Ravinder Singh Mathus and Devi Chand describe the functions they perform at Rakchham’s main temple. They are the interpreter and oracle of the local deities, respectively. The recording was made next to Shiv's temple in Rakchham, during a ritual break.
Date:
April 10, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of being an interpreter in Rakchham
Satender describes his experience as interpreter of the deities in Rakchham village. The recording was made at his second house in Dhangdhangshi, further down Rakchham village.
Date:
April 11, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of the migration 'gunsaa'
Satender describes gunsaa, the traditional migration to lower (and warmer) places from Rakchham and Chhitkul village that takes place during winter. The recording was made at Satender's second residence in Dhangdhangshi, a place that belongs to Rakchham, down below the village.
Date:
April 11, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about the Sazi Festival in Rakchham village
Sarita and Narayan discuss the Sazi Festival, which takes place every year at the end of March in Rakchham village. The recording was made in the garden of Uma Homestay.
Date:
April 11, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of the Maang-Sazo festival
Rajesh describes a very peculiar event that marks the beginning of the Sazo festival during Maang. The festival takes place in Chhitkul during the month of January. The recording was made in front of Rajesh's home in Chhitkul village, on the path that leads towards Amar Guest House, at the back of the main temple.
Date:
April 13, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about the history of Rakchham village
Nand and Sunder discuss the history of Rakchham village. The recording was made in Vinod Kumar's garden in Rakchham village.
Date:
May 26, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Historical narrative about trading with Tibet
Jiya Lal describes trade with the Tibetans, before the Indo-Chinese war (1962). The recording was made at his home in Chhitkul village.
Date:
November 25, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of a typical day at work
Ram Kumar describes his responsibilities as a teacher of English and social science (history, geography and civic education), and what he especially likes about his job. The recording was made at the Government Senior Secondary School in Chhitkul village, where Kumar is a teacher. The school is located further down the village, on the river bank, on the road towards the military checkpoint.
Date:
October 8, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ram Kumar's childhood in Chhitkul village
Ram Kumar describes his childhood in Chhitkul village. The recording was made at the Government Senior Secondary School in Chhitkul village, where Kumar is a teacher. The school is located further down the village, on the river bank, on the road towards the military checkpoint.
Date:
October 8, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Roshan Laal Negi's experience in the Indian army
Roshan Laal Negi describes his experience in the ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) and in the Indian Army. The ITBP is very much present in the area of Chhitkul village, notably due to recurring tensions with China. The recording was made in the living room of his house in Chhitkul village. His house is one of the most spacious houses at the back of the village.
Date:
October 12, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bal Raj Negi's occupations
Bal Raj Negi describes his occupations and experience in horticulture in Rakchham village and his own life before that. It was recorded at the Uma Guest House in Rakchham village, which Bal owns. Since Bal spent most of his time working outside of Rakchham village, he is actually not fluent in Chhitkul-Rakchham. Interestingly, he uses exclusively Hindi in the second half of the recording. From then on, he speaks faster, it is then very clear he is more conversant with Hindi.
Date:
November 21, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Radha's life in Rakchham
Radha Devi describes her life in Rakchham village, from childhood to present, noting the many difficulties she encountered. The recording was made at Shudha Bakhti's house in Rakchham village.
Date:
November 21, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Jiya Lal's experience as Mata Devi's oracle
Jiya Lal describes his experience as Mata Devi’s Mali (Oracle). The recording was made at his home in Chhitkul village.
Date:
November 25, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Personal narrative about a foreigner at school
Jagdish Chander describes an episode involving a foreigner at his school during childhood. The recording was made at Jiya Lal's home, where Jagdish happened to pass by.
Date:
November 4, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library