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Personal narrative of Hrangkung Tuolor

Hrangkung Tuolor, president and authority of Huonveng village, introduces himself and expresses his pride for the Ṭhiek language. He talks about Dr. Vanlalthluonga Bapui's book 'Thiek Tawng' being the only written document in Ṭhiek, and his regrets that there are not more written resources in the language. He encourages continued work to document the language.
Date: August 18, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Conversation about language attiudes

Ngultholien Parate, the headman of Boro Muolkoi village, along with Zionthar Vankal, Hrangsuothang Parate, and Emmanuel Tuolor, discuss the history of Ṭhiek, the relationship between Ṭhiek and literary Hmar based on folk songs, and the collective opinion that the variety of Ṭhiek spoken in Boro Muolkoi village is considered pure.
Date: August 18, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Elicitation of language attitudes and domains of use

Robert Pakhuongte, a male speaker of Ṭhiek from Retzawl village, describes his position in Retzawl village, his family, language attitudes, and domains of language use. He explains that, despite not belonging to the Ṭhiek clan, he speaks Ṭhiek because his family has lived in Retzawl village for generations. He stresses the importance of preserving the language, stating that if a language lives, the tribe lives as well.
Date: August 19, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Elicitation of domains of language use

Robert Pakhuongte, a male speaker of Ṭhiek from Retzawl village, responds to elicitation questions put forth by Emmanuel Tuolor about the number of houses and the approximate number of Ṭhiek speakers in Retzawl village.
Date: August 18, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Conversation about fieldwork in Boro Muolkoi village

Ngultholien Parate, the headman of Boro Muolkoi village, Hrangsuothang Parate, and Zionthar Vankal express enthusiasm and consent to record the variety of Ṭhiek spoken in Boro Muolkoi village for research and documentation purposes.
Date: August 18, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Conversation about fieldwork in Retzawl village

Thilsinghluo Tuolor, Gaon Bura of Retzawl village, and Robert Pakhuongte, vice president of the Retzawl HSA, express enthusiasm and consent to record the variety of Ṭhiek spoken in Retzawl village for research and documentation purposes.
Date: August 18, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Conversation about fieldwork in Huonveng village

Hrangkung Tuolor, president and authority of Huonveng village, expresses enthusiasm and consent to record the variety of Ṭhiek spoken in Huonveng village for research and documentation purposes.
Date: August 18, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Elicitation of language attitudes and domains of use, part 2

Lalvarmawi, a female speaker of Ṭhiek from Retzawl village, gives consent for recording her and responds to questions posed by Emmanuel Tuolor about her life and family in general, her position in Retzawl village, and her attitude towards Ṭhiek. She expresses her pride in Ṭhiek as her mother tongue, and her desire to preserve it.
Date: August 19, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Elicitation of language attitudes and domains of use, part 1

Lalvarmawi, a female speaker of Ṭhiek from Retzawl village, gives consent for recording her and responds to questions posed by Emmanuel Tuolor about her life and family in general, her position in Retzawl village, and her attitude towards Ṭhiek. She describes her experience helping with the translation of a Hmar song into Ṭhiek that was shared on YouTube, explaining that she does what she can to preserve the language.
Date: August 19, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Elicitation of language attitudes and domains of use

Thangsuokhup Tuolor gives consent for recording him and responds to questions regarding himself, his family, his attitude towards Ṭhiek, domains of language use, and what he wants for the future of Ṭhiek. He says Ṭhiek is commonly spoken in Retzawl village.
Date: August 19, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Elicitation of language attitudes and domains of use

Agape Ṭhiek, a female speaker of Ṭhiek from Retzawl village, gives consent for recording her and responds to questions about herself and her family, her choice of language in a social context, and her attitude towards Ṭhiek in relation to Hmar. She describes her hopes for the future of Ṭhiek and points out certain steps taken by the community in Retzawl village to promote the language.
Date: August 19, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Personal narrative of Vanlal Tluong Bapui

Vanlal Tluong Bapui, President of the Hmar Literature Society, gives consent for recording him and briefly introduces himself. He discusses Ṭhiek's status as an endangered language and the urgency of documenting and preserving Ṭhiek. He describes his book "Ṭhiek Ṭawng," explaining that it is the only known publication in Ṭhiek, and represents his contribution towards preserving the language.
Date: August 21, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Reading of an excerpt from "Ṭhiek Ṭawng"

Vanlal Tluong Bapui, President of the Hmar Literature Society, reads an excerpt from his book "Ṭhiek Ṭawng" on the origin and history of Ṭhiek.
Date: August 21, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a traditional song

Vanlal Tluong Bapui, President of the Hmar Literature Society, sings a traditional Ṭhiek song. He explains this song was traditionally sung while children play.
Date: August 21, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a traditional song

Vanlal Tluong Bapui, President of the Hmar Literature Society, sings a traditional Ṭhiek song. He explains this song was traditionally sung as a lullaby.
Date: August 21, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Conversation about fieldwork in Muolhoi village

Khupzakham Ṭhiek, Chairman of the Ṭhiek Pahnam Association, gives consent to record the Ṭhiek language for research and documentation purpose with the hopes to establish and develop the language. Recorded in Muolhoi village.
Date: August 21, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Personal narrative about a late relative

Dartuohau Vankal, an elderly male Ṭhiek speaker, reflects on an event involving his late relative, Sangawi Pa, narrating the events that transpired while on their way to record traditional songs on a particular Sunday.
Date: August 18, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Historical narrative about migration to Khawhmunlien

Dartuohau Vankal, an elderly male Ṭhiek speaker, narrates how his family established their home at Khawhmunlien village in 1933 and lived there for 50 years.
Date: August 18, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Elicitation of domains of language use

Vanlalzawn Tuolor, a female speaker of Ṭhiek from Huonveng village, gives consent for recording her and briefly shares her life story. She responds to questions about her family, her attitude towards the Ṭhiek language, domains of language use, and her hopes for the future of the language.
Date: August 18, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Personal narrative about the Sikpui festival

Joseph Tuolor describes the Sikpui festival and explains that some believe the festival is about enjoying the fruits of one's labour.
Date: August 18, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Conversation about migration and Sikpui

Joseph Tuolor and Dartuohau Vankal discuss the migration of the Ṭhiek people. Then, Joseph Tuolor tells the traditional story Siel Sun as told to him by his father and talks briefly about Sikpui and its pronunciation.
Date: August 18, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Elicitation of domains of language use and performance of traditional songs

Dartuohau Vankal, an elderly male Ṭhiek speaker, responds to questions about his life and migration, language attitudes, the status of Ṭhiek, and hopes for the future of the language. He also narrates some Ṭhiek stories based on traditional folk songs, some of which he sings. He describes the relationship between traditional Hmar and Ṭhiek songs. Marina L. Infimate asks questions in Hmar.
Date: August 18, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Personal narrative of Joseph V. Tuolor

Joseph V. Tuolor introduces himself and his family. He speaks about the Ṭhiek language in general and the need to preserve and document it. He also mentions how he speaks the language as much as possible, particularly outside the home domain.
Date: August 19, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Elicitation of transitive clauses transcript

Elicitation of transitive clauses

Joseph V. Tuolor responds to English prompts with Ṭhiek translations as part of an elicitation session on pronouns and person-indexation markers in transitive sentences.
Date: August 19, 2023
Creator: Infimate, Marina L.
System: The UNT Digital Library