A conversation about directional words and various other constructions in Lamkang at IIIT-Hyderabad.

Chongkholun Haokip narrates the different types of healing rituals in Thadou. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur, (currently living in Sallbung village), around 90 years old at the time of recording.

Thoidingjam Lakshmipriya Devi talks about the Jalakeli. She is the President of the Shree Shree Govinda Jiu Jalakeli Pala. The interview is in Manipuri and in 8 parts: 1) How I came to the Jalakeli 2) My mother Maharaj Kumari Angousana Devi 3) My grandmother Maharani Dhanamanjuri Devi: How she started the Choir of the Daughters-in-Law 4) The Songs of the Choir of the Daughters: The Patronage of the Maharajas 5) How I organize the Jalakeli 6) My aunt Maharaj Kumari Binodini Devi: Why she never joined the Jalakeli 7) Where and When the Jalakeli is Offered 8) Remembering their Names: The Invisibility of Women in Manipur's Recorded History The Jalakeli is a HIndu Vaishnav women's performance ritual offered by the two choirs of the Shree Shree Govinda Jiu Jalakeli Pala. The main summer ritual is held every year on Buddha Purnima, the full moon of Kalen (9 May 2017) at the Shree Shree Govindajee Temple of the Royal Palace of Manipur. It is a cycle of songs sung in classical Manipuri sankirtana style by the royal women descendants of Maharaja Narasingh of Manipur (1792-1850). The songs praise Lord Krishna and Lady Radha as they come out to play with …

Recording of a short, impromptu dancing lesson of Lamkang traditional dance.

Group performance of a traditional song accompanied by traditional instruments.

Group performance of a traditional song accompanied by traditional instruments.

Group performance of a traditional song accompanied by traditional instruments.

Rajkumar Rabha recites childrens' rhymes and jokes about a bird called Sukia and why Rabha people don't have beards.

Sandesh Bakshaka performs childrens' songs and rhymes 'Jeng Jeng Mai' about insects, 'Sa Ning Tham' used to teach counting, and 'Rel Gari' which imitates train sounds.

Chongkholun Haokip recites the ritual called Gamlahlen used for healing the sudden, severe sickness believed to be inflicted by the spirits of the forests. He is a male speaker from Manipur, currently living in Sallbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.

Villagers of Jajikona Village introduce themselves and describe the festival, Jali Putuli Haba, or 'wedding of fake idols'. This is a traditional festival of the Bodo community, but not so common nowadays. It is still found in the Kamrup District of Assam, for example in Jajikona (Jarkona) village. The villagers believe that this festival is still rewarding. Here, two idols, bride and groom, made of straw are decorated with new clothes, colors, and garlands. Certain rituals are performed by the elderly people accompanied by music, song and dance while decorating the idols at one of the households. The main celebration takes place the next day when the idols are placed auspiciously within a cage specially built with banana trees and its barks. It is celebrated in an open field where all the villagers gather, offer prayers, and sing and dance in merriment to invoke and seek blessings from God. They believe that this particular ritual is performed in the name of Rain God, Deba Bwrai and Debi Burwi, Rawna and Rawni (Thunder and Lightening) for sufficient rain and good crops before they start farming activities in Summer.

Houjahen Haokip performs a ritual called Joulangvei used for healing breast pain or for madness with a group. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung), around 80 years old at the time. He also shows the clay pieces used in the ritual.

Chongkholun Haokip, a male speaker from Manipur, currently living in Sallbung recites the ritual called Khaolangvei.

A performance of a hymn in Lamkang Inn Laa by Lamkang students studying in Hyderabad.

Chongkholun Haokip recites the ritual called Leitamlangte. He is a male speaker from Manipur, currently living in Sallbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.

Performance of the lullaby 'Tou chabyo, uoi uoi' with subtitles in Uipo and English.

Performance of the lullaby 'Tou chabyo, uoi uoi' with subtitles in Uipo and English.

Three hymns sung during social events and celebrations called "Hangrip Nikdon Kapaa Intha Hungtlung Nikdon", "I will arise and go to my father", "Oh, Akngen Chaak Ka Pthla Kthii", "Kurlo Karman Da Ka'am Dultipaam Thungi", and Vangbak No"

Chongkholun Haokip recites a ritual called Tuilangvei used for healing sickness caused by the spirits of bodies of water. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur, currently living in Salbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.

The assistants of the priest prepare earthern images out of clay to be used in Daiphu rituals.

Recording of Dina Shankhil Lamkang telling her version of the Pear Story.

Recording of Jessie Sankhil telling her version of the Pear Story.

Recording of Ningtamla Jangvei telling her version of the Pear Story. Recorded in Hyderabad.

Recording of Rebecca Leivon Lamkang and Ringdam Shilshi telling their version of The Pear Story. During the India Venture trip to Hyderbad.