Shangriyom Sankhil of Phaaidam village sharing the work as the first women promoter of the Lamkang Naga Baptist Association-LNBA.This recording was made in Phaaidam village as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.

Thamring Shilshi singing Paam Laa in the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlakpokpi village.This recording was made in Thamlapokpi village as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.

Elders who are experts in traditional songs and dance, including Beshot Tholung of Thamlapokpi, Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching, Shangwar Dilbung of Khuibung, and Beshot Khullar of Phaidaam perform the Bamboo Instrument Song [reelruu-laa]. The “Reelruu” is a musical instrument made with a long bamboo and gourd and played for specific dance steps which are performed with this song. This recording was done during Lamkang Student Union [Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun] semimar at Charangching village.

Lamkang traditonal steamed rice, kakklap, in Lampaa after the cooking in Ngaan ruh at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deerignkhu

Shetphong Sankhil and Donnu Sankhil discusses telephone calls. This recording was made as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.

This performance features Elders from various villages who are experts in traditional songs, stories and dancers from different villages who are invited to perform at the seminar, including Beshot Thulong of Thamlapokpi, Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching, Shangwar Dilbung of Khuibung. “Khujin Laa” is the song which is sung at the end of the dancing. The song itself talks about the fall of the dusk and as the birds and animals are heeding to their nests and homes and we humans calling the neighbors to go home from the field.

Elders who are experts in traditional songs and dance, including Beshot Tholung of Thamlapokpi, Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching, Shangwar Dilbung of Khuibung, and Beshot Khullar of Phaidaam, give instructions to the dancers on the dance steps [kardaam] in the Charangching Khullen village.

Recording of Shetphong Sankhil extending invitation to the community members to gather inside the hall as the Lamkang folk song competition was about to begin. Marting Tholung conducts the program as its leader. Malhong Sankhil here seen showing briefly the traditional ornaments before the commencement of the competition to Tony Khular. The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.

Recording of Shomshot Tholung singing Reelruh song 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.

Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching explains how the trumpet is sounded to convey different messages to the community members. He also shares how the process of Chakhei harvest is done.

Belun Sankhil of Phaaidaam village telling the story and singing how the first folk song of the Lamkang came into being. This recording was made in Phaaidam village as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.

This performance features young women and men dancers from various villages and elders who are experts in traditional songs, including Beshot Tholung, Bunghon Suungnem, Belun Sankhil, Beshot Khullar, and Shangwar perform "Yaanki Khuungpaar laa", "Puulraang laa", "Laam laa". This dance is performed during the Totlang Kam at nights as the songs and dance are performed only during the nights.

Recording of Tholung Tete singing Khujin Laa "Akhuu jing yoso Var joso" during the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlakpokpi village.The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.

Rengting Shilshi of Angbrasu village talks about his education and mission work. The recording was done at the Lamkang Naga Baptist Association Centre in Thamlakhuren by Sumshot Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation Anthropological Research Project collection

Lamkang traditional steamed rice cooking and its process during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi. Organized byLoveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his father's memorial celebration at Deeringkhu Chandel Manipur. India.

A community meat preparation of the first death Anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deeringkhu Village. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and family in memory of their father. Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL participated in documenting the folktakes, folksongs and dance performance during the anniversary celebration.

Recording of Retelling of "Frog Where Are You?" by Patlichao Leivon at Thamlakhuren village. This recording is part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research project collection by Sumshot Khular.

Shetphong Sankhil of Thamlapokpi and Donnu Sankhil discussing about fore-fathers origin and family lineage. This recording was made in Thamlakhuren village as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.

Recording of Reelruh kardaam by Angshel Khular of M.Seljol village. He discusses that it is only the Lamkangs that performed this reelruh dance and the musical instrument called Reelruh is used only by the Lamkang and it's unique to the Lamkangs. This recording is part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research project collection by Sumshot Khular.

Recording of Angela Tholung singing Lam loon laa "alam moh k'hei txooi e" during the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village on 1st January 2017.The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.

A group of men and women singing and dancing to 'Har Khungpaa' and 'Puulraang'.

A community celebration with male dancers in circle and traditional costume

Recording of Donnu Sankhil and Shetphong Sankhil of Thamlapokpi village discussing about the family genealogy. This recording is part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research project collection by Sumshot Khular.

This performance features a group of 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 Khullar of Phaidaam sing Saa Kraang K'aai Laa. This song is sung in celebration when a fierce animal such as a tiger is killed. A feast is held in celebration and this song is sung on that special occasion. It was believed that only able men can kill a fierce animal, risking their own lives back in the days when there were no guns or other sophisticated ammunition, and only spear and bow and arrows were used to hunt.