Transcription: Traditional narrative about the orphan boy and the treasure (open access)

Transcription: Traditional narrative about the orphan boy and the treasure

This is a traditional narrative about an orphan boy who finds treasure inside a gourd and becomes rich. The speaker, Vshaq Sangdong Pōng, is from the Mvtjùng valley, and is about 70 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 1, 2006
Creator: LaPolla, Randy
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of marriage customs

This is a description of marriage customs. Both families send 'go-betweens' to mediate the agreement and discuss dowry. For the ceremony, the bride passes through a bundle of reeds, and a gift called "geumbang siya" is given. Sometimes, there are other gifts as well, and a feast. If someone cannot pay the dowry, elders may allow them to pay something later, at a time when they can afford it. He also describes the different practices of groups in surrounding areas, and compares traditional marriage customs to current ones affected by Christian influence. The speaker is from Krangku originally, but had moved to Putao several years before the time of recording.
Date: May 1, 2006
Creator: LaPolla, Randy
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative about how people started building houses

This is a narrative about how people started building houses after the world was flooded. They watched animals build their houses, like wild boars and birds, and then collected the tools and materials to build houses. Then, they blessed the house.
Date: May 1, 2006
Creator: Mèrv̄m, Ráwang
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative about the origin of the Azeulam (the Azeu dance)

This is a narrative about how the Vzeu (Azeu) dance originated, recorded in Myitkyina. The Vzeu dance started when people wanted to express gratitude, so they imitated the butterflies and eagles. The speaker is from Krangku originally, but had moved to Putao several years before the time of recording. He also briefly describes the different beliefs and dances of groups in surrounding areas.
Date: June 1, 2006
Creator: LaPolla, Randy
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
Transcription: Description of rivers and streams in the area (open access)

Transcription: Description of rivers and streams in the area

This is a description of the rivers and streams near Dukdang, Putao, and others in surrounding areas. The speaker, Vshaq Sangdong Pōng, is from the Mvtjùng valley, and is about 70 years old at the time of recording. He speaks the lower Mvtjùng variety. He lists the names of different rivers, and describes where they meet, and what roads or villages are near them.
Date: June 1, 2006
Creator: LaPolla, Randy
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Transcription: Description of the mountains in the area (open access)

Transcription: Description of the mountains in the area

This is a description of the mountains near Dukdang, Putao, and others in surrounding areas. The speaker, Vshaq Sangdong Pōng, is from the Mvtjùng valley, and is about 70 years old at the time of recording. He speaks the lower Mvtjùng variety. He lists the mountains, and the groups that live in those areas. He tells which mountains have roads nearby, and how some have changed names over time.
Date: June 1, 2006
Creator: LaPolla, Randy
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Transcription: Description of marriage customs (open access)

Transcription: Description of marriage customs

This is a description of marriage customs. Both families send 'go-betweens' to mediate the agreement and discuss dowry. For the ceremony, the bride passes through a bundle of reeds, and a gift called "geumbang siya" is given. Sometimes, there are other gifts as well, and a feast. If someone cannot pay the dowry, elders may allow them to pay something later, at a time when they can afford it. He also describes the different practices of groups in surrounding areas, and compares traditional marriage customs to current ones affected by Christian influence. The speaker is from Krangku originally, but had moved to Putao several years before the time of recording.
Date: May 1, 2006
Creator: LaPolla, Randy
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Transcription: Traditional narrative about the origin of the Azeulam (the Azeu dance) (open access)

Transcription: Traditional narrative about the origin of the Azeulam (the Azeu dance)

This is a narrative about how the Vzeu dance originated, recorded in Myitkyina. The Vzeu dance started when people wanted to express gratitude, so they imitated the butterflies and eagles. The speaker is from Krangku originally, but had moved to Putao several years before the time of recording. He also briefly describes the different beliefs and dances of groups in surrounding areas.
Date: June 1, 2006
Creator: LaPolla, Randy
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Transcription: Traditional narrative about how people started building houses (open access)

Transcription: Traditional narrative about how people started building houses

This is a narrative about how people started building houses after the world was flooded. They watched animals build their houses, like wild boars and birds, and then collected the tools and materials to build houses. Then, they blessed the house.
Date: May 1, 2006
Creator: Mèrv̄m, Ráwang
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Transcription: Monologue about courage and elders' wisdom (open access)

Transcription: Monologue about courage and elders' wisdom

This is a monologue about the teachings of elders. He warns that people need to think carefully before judging. The speaker, Vshaq Sangdong Pōng, is from the Mvtjùng valley, and is about 70 years old at the time of recording. He speaks the lower Mvtjùng variety.
Date: June 1, 2006
Creator: LaPolla, Randy
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance by Charangching Khorpii Dancers

Charangching dancers performing as the female and male are about to split into two directions. The women dance circling the male dancers in this section during the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen-Khunkha 2006.
Date: December 1, 2006
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Lamkang Cultural Dress and Ornaments of women

Young female dancers displaying their dresses and ornaments during the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun -LKK at Charangching Khullen-Khunkha 2006.
Date: December 1, 2006
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leipungtampak Dancers Performing the dance before the guests

Leipungtampak dancers dancing in the presence of the invited guests during the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen-Khunkha 2006.
Date: December 1, 2006
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leipungtampak Dancers Performing the dance

Leipungtampak Dancers performing during the first Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs, organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK, at Charangching Khullen-khunkha Village 2006, Chandel District, Manipur, India.
Date: December 1, 2006
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Young female dancer with Suungnem Bugnhon and Khular Tony describing the ornaments

A young female dancer in traditional dress and ornaments describing them by Suungnem Bunghon and Khular Tony for documenting purposes during the seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs at Charangching Khunkha 2006.
Date: December 1, 2006
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Lamkang traditional dancers with a lead dancer called Lamber Ksuu

Photograph of Lamkang traditional dancers a lead dancer called lamber ksuu is leading the dancers to take the Saa K'aai steps performed during the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun Conference 2006 at Charangching Khulllen.
Date: December 1, 2006
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Lamber Ksuu leading the dance group of Charangching Khorpii Khuuti' to perform

Lamber Ksuu leading the dancers performing in the presence of the invited guests during the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen-Khunkha 2006.
Date: December 1, 2006
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Charangching Khorpii Dancers Performing at Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs

Charangching dancers performing during the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen-Khunkha 2006.
Date: December 1, 2006
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Lamkang Woman's Cultural Dress and Ornaments

Tony Khular, explaining about the Thlumthler, during the seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs at Charanching organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun in 2006.
Date: December 1, 2006
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Lamkang Dancers posing for picture with invited guest and Lamkang leaders

Dancers posing for picture with the invited guest during the first Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs, organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK, at Charangching Khullen-khunkha Village 2006, Chandel District, Manipur, India.
Date: December 1, 2006
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Lamkang Male Traditonal Dress and Ornaments

Photograph of Men's ornaments Vori -the bigger strap of cowrie shells worn in two sides; white necklace called "ardei kpol"; red necklaces known as "ardei ksen"
Date: December 1, 2006
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Women particpating the dance along with the dancers at Charangching Village

Expert Women joining the dance with the dancers during the first Seminar on the "Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs" organized by Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen 2006.
Date: December 1, 2006
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cultural Dance performed with invited guests at the Seminar on Lamkang Culture and Origin

Dancers with guest dancing during the first Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khunkha, Chandel district, Manipur, India.
Date: December 1, 2006
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Charangching Khorpii Dancers Performing at Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs

Charangching dancers performing reel ruu kardaam during the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen-Khunkha 2006.
Date: December 1, 2006
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library