Month
Language
Monologue about Khungphai
Beshot Tholung of Thamlapokpi talks about “Krei Klou” and others like “Arloo”, “Hol”,”Chavei” and “Changbom”.
Date:
2004
Creator:
Tholung, Daniel
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Discussion about names of months
A discussion of the names of the months in Lamkang with Thamnung Sankhil Tholungnu of Thamlakhuren, for example how in the month of Purdun, the cows came home from the jungle. They were discussing how some say or name them differently in some cases. Later they discuss the elders from different villages trying to see who is from which village.
Date:
January 2, 2004
Creator:
Tholung, Daniel
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Discussion about the tingtou
Elders from various villages who are experts in traditional songs and dance, including Beshot Tholung of Thamlapokpi, Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching, Shangwar Dilbung of Khuibung, and Beshot Khular of Phaidaam discuss the tingtou, a bamboo mouthpiece musical instrument that one can use to compose any song or play any of their known songs. It is also mentioned that this particular musical instrument is given by men to woo the women they love.
Date:
January 2, 2004
Creator:
Tholung, Daniel
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Discussion about farming with a Lamkang family
Shangjing Sankhil sharing about the crafts work and also the farming in the village and what vegetables are being planted in the field. This recording was made in Phaaidam village as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.
Date:
January 2017
Creator:
Khular, Sumshot
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Chuungnii o Txuiva Mrsaal Le
Men and women dance Chuungnii o Txuiva Mrsaal Le, led by elders Beshot Tholung of Thamlapokpi, Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching, Belun Sankhil of Phaidaam, and Shangwar Dilbung of Khuibung
Date:
2004
Creator:
Tholung, Daniel
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Phairongsaa, Khungphaai, and Simthlei
Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching sings three different songs: Phairongsaa, Khungphaai, and Simthlei. He sings about the Haika village, Aibul responded we are populous and we draw our water from streams dry. Raalveen said we are the border and we fought the war against the enemies. Chkhum boasts about their celebrating the Merit Festival called the Totlang Kam. At dawn they sang Var khuu thleng nge,pyu busuk pva busuk ting-tang. Meikhunu hinni’ktlun nuh.
Date:
2004
Creator:
Tholung, Daniel
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Personal narrative about the Lamakang Naga Baptist Association
Sk. Kowor of Phaidaam village talks about his experiences as finance secretary of the Lamakang Naga Baptist Association from 1994-2007. The video was taken in Phaidamm village. This recording is of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research project work collection of Sumshot Khular.
Date:
January 27, 2017
Creator:
Khular, Sumshot
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Shetphong Sankhil and Donnu Sankhil discuss community systems
Shetphong Sankhil and Donnu Sankhil discusses about the community practices which they observed over the years. This recording was made as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.
Date:
January 2017
Creator:
Khular, Sumshot
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of "Umi Reelruu Pukee", "Raalki Song Nge", and "Akhuu-kjing Sum-khuu Kjing Sijon Tyoon Phaa Kvei"
Young men and women dancers from various villages and elders who are experts in traditional song including Beshot Tholung, Bunghon Suungnem, Belun Sankhil, Beshot Khullar, and Shangwar Dilbung perform “Umi Reelruu Pukee”, “Raalki song nge” and “ Akhuukjing sumkhuu Kjing”. The group of elders sang these three songs while the dancers performed the dances Reel Ruu Kardaam, and they ended with the Khuujin Laa where the song talks about calling all the neighbors to come home from field as the dusk had set in and the birds and animals have gone in to their nests and homes.
Date:
2004
Creator:
Tholung, Daniel
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Saa Kraang K'aai Laa
Elders who are experts in traditional songs and dance, including Beshot Tholung of Thamlapokpi, Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching, Dilbung Shangwar of Khuibung, and Beshot Khullar of Phaidaam sing a traditional song called “Saa Kraang K’aai Laa", a song sung in celebration when a fierce animal, such as a tiger, is killed.
Date:
January 2, 2004
Creator:
Tholung, Daniel
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tokeel Leivon Tholungnu Lamkang folk song singing competition at Thamlapokpi village
Recording of Leivon Tokeel Tholungnu singing a Lamkang folk song Laam laa called "Tamu phaai santing kthxa chenglim lam" during the folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village. The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.
Date:
January 1, 2017
Creator:
Khular, Sumshot
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about the Tchaan Yamluung
Shekarnong Sankhil and Tholung Beshot of Thamlapokpi discuss Tchaan Yamluung, a musical instrument used by the Lamkangs and the Kachin people in Myanmar, who are also called red people and can be our people.
Date:
January 2, 2004
Creator:
Tholung, Daniel
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Discussion about Umpii Doon K’Kaat
Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching, Shangwar of Khuibung, Beshot Tholung of Thamlapokpi, and unknown women discuss Tlingkhup, is the son Sinthling Arkoi Chapa named Rengpu is the young guy belonging to a Sankhil clan who shot at the Umpii Doon. Today when one takes a name for strength they take the name of Rengtlung. They also discuss the sound of the bird called “Vakpa ke Kuk” and how it originated. A lady shares about her grandparents who were caught by the Kukis they are still there.
Date:
January 2, 2004
Creator:
Tholung, Daniel
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Shangshen Tholung of Lamkang Khunou telling a Lamkang riddle
Shangshen Tholung of Lamkang Khunou telling Lamkang riddles. This recording was made as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.
Date:
January 19, 2017
Creator:
Khular, Sumshot
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a song of a brother without a sister
Beshot Tholung of Thamlapokpi shares a song a man without sister would sing and the other woman from the same clan would be there to console him as the sister would do. Then he shared how the giving of “Saa Khuu” to the sisters were done in some eastern parts.
Date:
January 2, 2004
Creator:
Tholung, Daniel
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Lamkang traditonal dance performed at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deerignkhu
Khumusaa song being sung in this particluar dance steps performed during the first death anniversary celebration of late Behon Shilshi at Deeringkhu Chandel. Organized by Loveson Shilshi in memory of his late father. Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL participated to document the dance and songs for the promotion and revitlization of the language.
Date:
March 4, 2014
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Krei Klou dance performed by Children in Thamlapokpi 2017
Krei Klou dance is a rare dance and with the realization of its importance Mr. Shetphong Sankhil taught this young children to learn to dance and they performed on the new years day at Thamlapokpi village, Shetphong also taught the songs to the singers. This was an initiative to make children learn about the culture and trasitions from young age inorder to keep the culture alive and vibrant. The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.
Date:
January 1, 2017
Creator:
Khular, Sumshot
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about the Lamkang origin story
Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching and another speaker discuss the Lamkang origin story of coming out from the cave (Duti Pardii)
Date:
January 2, 2004
Creator:
Tholung, Daniel
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Personal narrative about founding a village
Rev. Renghong Khular, the founder of Lamkang Naga Baptist Association-LNBA sharing the story of forming a village and founding the LNBA. This narrative was collected as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research by Sumshot Khular.
Date:
January 23, 2017
Creator:
Khular, Sumshot
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Shetphong Sankhil and Donnu Sankhil discuss life and farming
Recording of Shetphong Sankhil and Sankhil Donnu discussing about their father his skills in making crafts like lampa and baskets. How he performs agriculture single handedly. They also discussed about the Sankhil Thampol Khulaarnu and her skills of doing work and her hospitality.
Date:
January 12, 2017
Creator:
Khular, Sumshot
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of "Totlang Laa" during the Lamkang folk song competition
Recording of Shilting Jangvei singing Totlang Laa "Tamu Phaai Santing kthxaa chinglim lam meh" during the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village. The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.
Date:
January 1, 2017
Creator:
Khular, Sumshot
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Shetphong Sankhil and Donnu Sankhil discuss their family concerns
Shetphong Sankhil and Donnu Sankhil discussing about their family concerns in Thamlakhuren village. This recording was made in Thamlakhuren village as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.
Date:
January 1, 2017
Creator:
Khular, Sumshot
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Lamkang Folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village
Recording of Lamkang folk song singing competition at Thamlapokpi village on 1st January 2017. This recording is seen with the microphone adjustment before the singing.
Date:
January 1, 2017
Creator:
Khular, Sumshot
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Shetphong Sankhil and Donnu Sankhil discuss their family concerns
Shetphong Sankhil and Donnu Sankhil discussing about the families concerns and the societal outlook at large in the community.This recording was made as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.
Date:
January 2017
Creator:
Khular, Sumshot
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library