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Preparation of earthern images for Daiphu

The assistants of the priest prepare earthern images out of clay to be used in Daiphu rituals.
Date: June 2, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Joulangvei ritual

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.
Date: June 2, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of the traditional narrative 'Mainouloute'

Phalting Haokip tells a traditional narrative about Mainouloute. In this story, a family gets fruits from their garden and their family members transform into birds. She is a female Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 83 years old at the time of recording.
Date: May 2, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of the traditional narrative 'Lenchonghoi'

Phalthing Haokip tells the story of a beautiful lady called Lenchonghoi who lived with her seven brothers. In the story, a wicked man called Khalbompu tries to take away Lenchonghoi to be his wife. She is from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), and speaks Manipuri in addition to Thadou. She is around 83 years old at the time of recording.
Date: May 2, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library