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Conversation about the current economic situation
Nand and Sunder discuss the overall economic situation in India and compare the current situation with that of 5-10 years earlier (2000s). The recording was made in Vinod Kumar Negi's garden in Rakchham village.
Date:
May 26, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about the Dhumti road
Rajesh Kumar Thakur and Bhag Singh Negi discuss the Dumti road, which was being built at the time. The road will connect Chhitkul to Dumti, located closer to the border with China (Tibet). Dumti will serve as a military post. The road is the result of recurring tensions between India and China. The recording was made in front of Rajesh's house in Chhitkul village.
Date:
April 13, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about the functions of Oracle and Interpreter in Rakchham village
Ravinder Singh Mathus and Devi Chand describe the functions they perform at Rakchham’s main temple. They are the interpreter and oracle of the local deities, respectively. The recording was made next to Shiv's temple in Rakchham, during a ritual break.
Date:
April 10, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about the future of Chhitkul village
Gangaa Devi and Amir Singh describe how they envision the future of Chhitkul village. The recording was made at their home, the Amar Guest House in Chhitkul village.
Date:
November 1, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about the history of Rakchham village
Nand and Sunder discuss the history of Rakchham village. The recording was made in Vinod Kumar's garden in Rakchham village.
Date:
May 26, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about the Panchayat
Arvind and Kahan discuss the Panchayat, the village leadership that runs government programs in Chhitkul village, and what it has achieved. Arvind is a current member of the Panchayat, while Kahan is a former member. The recording was made at Amar Guest House in Chhitkul.
Date:
April 12, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about the Sazi Festival in Rakchham village
Sarita and Narayan discuss the Sazi Festival, which takes place every year at the end of March in Rakchham village. The recording was made in the garden of Uma Homestay.
Date:
April 11, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about tourism in Chhitkul village
Ram Kumar and Bhag Singh Negi debate the pros and cons of tourism in Chhitkul village. Neither of them is directly involved in any business related to tourism, which allows for a frank debate. The recording was made at the Government Senior Secondary School in Chhitkul village, where Kumar is a teacher.
Date:
October 15, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about transhumance and climate change
Bijender and Tikam discuss the practice of transhumance, which is when animal flocks are moved to higher pastures at the start of a new season. They are asked whether this practice is still necessary, in light of climate change. The recording was made at Tikam's house (and shop) in Rakchham village.
Date:
May 26, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
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:
November 26, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
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
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of being an interpreter in Rakchham
Satender describes his experience as interpreter of the deities in Rakchham village. The recording was made at his second house in Dhangdhangshi, further down Rakchham village.
Date:
April 11, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of how to make a traditional carpet
Bupinder and Ayala describe how to make traditional carpets 'khyara' and related local items. They continue to have a natural conversation that goes beyond this subject. The recording was made at their home in Rakchham village after heavy snowfall. Water was dripping in the background.
Date:
March 7, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of life in Chhitkul during summer and winter
Vijay describes the passing of the seasons in Chhitkul village. 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 workplace, a digital studio.
Date:
October 31, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of life in Chhitkul village in earlier times
Amir Sing describes how life was in Chhitkul village before it was connected to the world by major roads, or the 'highway road.' He emphasizes how hard life was in Chhitkul when the village was still isolated, before the road was built in the 1980s. The recording was made at Amar Guest House, which is run by Amir and his family. The video starts at the back of Chhitkul's main temple and follows the narrow path up to the wooden guest house.
Date:
October 12, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
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:
November 20, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
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:
October 8, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of the local weighing system
Madan describes the weighing system formerly used in Chhitkul and Rakchham villages which is no longer commonly used. Dhian Singh Negi later made corrections to Madan's description, indicated in the transcription. The recording was made at Amar Guest House in Chhitkul village.
Date:
March 9, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of the Maang-Sazo festival
Rajesh describes a very peculiar event that marks the beginning of the Sazo festival during Maang. The festival takes place in Chhitkul during the month of January. The recording was made in front of Rajesh's home in Chhitkul village, on the path that leads towards Amar Guest House, at the back of the main temple.
Date:
April 13, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of the migration 'gunsaa'
Satender describes gunsaa, the traditional migration to lower (and warmer) places from Rakchham and Chhitkul village that takes place during winter. The recording was made at Satender's second residence in Dhangdhangshi, a place that belongs to Rakchham, down below the village.
Date:
April 11, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of the peaks surrounding Chhitkul village
Madan describes the peaks that surround Chhitkul village, including their names. The recording was made in Amar Guest House.
Date:
March 9, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
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:
November 27, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
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:
December 29, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
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:
December 19, 2018
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library