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Performance of a folk song about Khenzinnang of Ntu

The song talks about bravery of Khenzinnang of Ntu village. This folk song was composed by Khenzinnang of Ntu village and sung by Dijinbou of Maguilong village.
Date: January 5, 2013
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song 'Alui rong'

This Liangmai folk song was composed by Rengsunnang of Katang village and sung by Dijinbou of Maguilong village.
Date: January 5, 2013
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song 'Kaihuii namtu thonbo'

This is a traditional song composed by a legendary Kaihuii. The title of the song is 'Kaihuii namtu thonbo' and sung by Khangkabou Mataina of Maguilong Village, Manipur. The lyrics of the song talks about his personal love for his village.
Date: April 5, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the folk dance 'Chabonki lem'

Performance of the Chabonki lem dance by Nkou village youths. Chabonki lem means ‘the dance of the youth’, where chabon means ‘youth’, ki ‘house’ and lem ‘dance’. As the name suggests, this dance is performed mainly by youths of a village on special occasion, such as celebration of good harvest or victory in battle. In the present time, this dance is performed during cultural festivals.
Date: October 5, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a war dance

Makui (Liangchi) Villagers perform a war dance, Chariu taobo lem. It was performed in the olden days when a Liangmai village went to war. The able-bodied men of the village gather and move in two rows led by two war heads experienced in warfare using spears, shields and daos. Men will make a polyvocal sound called magubo as they move in circle. Magubo begins in slow rhythm as the men move slowly. Magubo, as well as their movement, will pick up speed and during the peak moment various war cries will be made.
Date: October 5, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the hornbill dance

Tamah (Piulekluang) villagers perform the hornbill dance. Hornbill is called chareng in Liangmai and the dance performed here is chareng lem ‘hornbill dance’. The dance is an imitation of hornbill’s movement. The hornbill (the great Indian Hornbill) has an integral role in Liangmai folklore. Its beautiful feathers are used as head-dress by both men and women. The traditional knee-length cloth wore by Liangmai men resembles the color pattern of a hornbill, (i.e., black and white).
Date: October 5, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a war dance

Langmei (Tiang) villagers perform a war dance 'Chari lem'. It was performed when the villager waged war against a neighboring feuding village. The warriors of the village gathered for this dance believing that it would sanctify them and make them stronger, more courageous and more effective while engaging in a fight with the enemy.
Date: October 5, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the eagle's dance

Tamei villagers perform the eagle's dance, 'Kaleng ponsi lem'. This dance is about the eagle catching its prey. The song sung during this dance talks about lost love, comparing it with the prey of an eagle. The song narrates about the village girls who were married off to rich men of another village by their parents without the consent of the girl. They are compared to the prey of an eagle.
Date: October 5, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the dance of Phai people

Langmei (Tiang) villagers perform the dance of Phai people 'Phaimai lem'. This dance is performed by young men and women of Liangmai village during festivals and celebrations. It is a dance of expressing love, joy, and unity.
Date: October 5, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library