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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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Aijw swlwngthaini gwnangthi
A souvenir of the reception committee of the 36th Annual conference of Bodo Sahitya Sabha/DDC, held at Barnagaon High school, Odalguri on 06-08 Jan. 2005, and an article on the important of women's education.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Boro, Kiran
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Photograph of a Manipuri manuscript collection
This is a photograph of a woman with a private collection of ancient Manipuri manuscripts stored in a cabinet.
Date:
January 1, 2008
Creator:
Molinaro, Mary
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Analytical: Field notebook on Lamkang verb conjugation
Handwritten notes on verb conjugations in Lamkang recording fieldwork conducted by Willem de Reuse with Daniel Tholung at the University of North Texas
Date:
December 1, 2009
Creator:
Tholung, Daniel
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Notebook of Lamkang notes NB7
Handwritten notes of verb paradigms in Lamkang by Daniel Tholung when discussing with Willem de Reuse.
Date:
December 1, 2009
Creator:
Tholung, Daniel
Object Type:
Report
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