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Description of the practice of khangchu, a male youth dormitory
Youth dormitory played a vital role in village life. It was an institution that maintained tradition and culture of the village. At the same time, traditional knowledge and oral literature are transferred to the younger generation through this institution. The members of a male youth dormitory formed a workforce and defense system of the village.
Date:
September 27, 2016
Creator:
Daimai, Kailadbou
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of the song 'Thaluankhonang'
Thaluankhonang is one of the legends of Thaluan (Tharon) village. It is said that he was a strong and handsome man. He composed many songs about life, his village, and love. This song describes the beauty of the village. He sang that Thaluan is better than any foreign land. The performance has since passed away on 5 July 2017 at age 71.
Date:
September 24, 2016
Creator:
Daimai, Kailadbou
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Retelling of a traditional narrative about Benglam
Khuhpi Saihriem tells a traditional story about a funny character named Benglam. She is a Saihriem speaker living in Bahbahar village, around 90 years old at the time of recording. She is also a speaker of Bengali.
Date:
September 1, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of the traditional song 'Hi lang hi mo'
Khuhpi Saihriem sings the traditional song 'Hi lang hi mo.' She is a Saihriem speaker living in Bahbahar village, around 90 years old at the time of recording. She is also a speaker of Bengali.
Date:
September 1, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of the traditional song 'Apa bawi a'
Khuhpi Saihriem sings the traditional song 'Apa bawi a' about an orphan. She is a Saihriem speaker living in Bahbahar village, around 90 years old at the time of recording. She is also a speaker of Bengali.
Date:
September 1, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
System:
The UNT Digital Library