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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:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of Rakchham village and its surroundings
Vinod describes Rakchham village’s history, its surroundings, local deities, and the surrounding environment. The recording was made at Uma Homestay.
Date:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of winter in Rakchham village
Seema describes winter in Rakchham and how she keeps herself busy. The recording was made at Rupin River View Hotel in Rakchham.
Date:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ram Kumar's favourite place in Kinnaur
Ram Kumar describes why Rakchham village is his favorite place in Kinnaur District.
Date:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
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:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
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.
Date:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
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:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
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:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
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
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Collecting pine leaves in Rakchham
Meena discusses pine leaves in Rakchham, which she happened to collect on the day of this recording. The recording was made at Rupin River View Hotel.
Date:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Historical narrative about Rupin River View Hotel
Kailash describes the history of his hotel and tourism in Rakchham. The Rupin River View is the first hotel after the village entrance on the right side, bordering the Baspa River. The recording was made in one of the hotel's rooms with a view of Rakchham's bridge over the Baspa River.
Date:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
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:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ram Kumar's hopes for his children
Ram Kumar discusses his hopes for his children and the power of education. The recording was made at Chhitkul's Senior Secondary School, located further down the village, on the river bank, towards the path leading to the military checkpoint.
Date:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hiraa Laal’s advice
Hiraa Laal gives advice on parental education. The language spoken in this recording is Amro Boli 'Our Language,' an Indo-Aryan variety spoken throughout Kinnaur district. The recording was made at his house in Rakchham village where he was weaving at the time.
Date:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about childhood in Rakchham village
Meena and Seema discuss their childhood together, focusing on the local school. The conversation was very intense and emotional. The recording was made at Meena's house in Rakchham village.
Date:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about local deities
Shudha Bhakti and Radha Devi discuss two local deities in Rakchham village, Shiv and Bhagwati. The recording was made at Shudha's home in Rakchham village.
Date:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about local dishes
Shudha Bhakti and Radha Devi discuss local dishes from Rakchham village. The recording was made at Shudha's home in Rakchham village.
Date:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about a fire in Rakchham village
Vinod Kumar Negi and Narayan Bhagat discuss the fire incident that took place in Rakchham in 2002 which resulted in a number of houses and part of the temple being burned down. The recording was made at Rupin River View Hotel (inside the restaurant), located at the entrance of Rakchham village.
Date:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dhian Singh Negi narrates the Jackal and the Crow
Dhian describes each picture of the Jackal and the Crow, a picture-based stimulus task. He tells the whole story, and then tells the story from the crow’s perspective. The recording was made at his home in Reckong Peo (Chhitkul Bhawan, at the back of his shop, Negi Electronics).
Date:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Analytical notes on Lamkang orthography
Handwritten notes illustrating minimal pairs contrasting [tl] and [thl] by Daniel Tholung during his visit to UNT.
Date:
January 18, 2018
Creator:
Tholung, Daniel
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transcription: Description of travel plans with modals
Transcription of Sumshot Khular discussing what it's like to travel to the USA with Daniel Tholung, Shobhana Chelliah, and Mary Burke. This conversation took place in Sumshot's living room on the January 11, 2018 in Thamlakhuren village, Chandel district, Manipur.
Date:
January 2018
Creator:
Chelliah, Shobhana Lakshmi & Khular, Sumshot
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Transcription: Conversation about traditonal stories and songs
Transcription of a discussion about and performance of a traditional Lamkang song. Recorded at Swamy Tholung's. David Peterson and Shobhana Chelliah were invited for lunch. At that event, elders were invited to come in talk for the recorder.
Date:
February 2018
Creator:
Chelliah, Shobhana Lakshmi
Object Type:
Text
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:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
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:
2018/2022
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Object Type:
Dataset
System:
The UNT Digital Library