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Performance of Khaolangthoina ritual

Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called khaolangthoina for healing of those who suffer from a sickness. It is for pleasing the spirits who lives in lakes and water bodies. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: February 27, 2013
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Leitamlangte ritual

Chongkholun Haokip recites the ritual called Leitamlangte. He is a male speaker from Manipur, currently living in Sallbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 9, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Khaolangvei ritual

Chongkholun Haokip, a male speaker from Manipur, currently living in Sallbung recites the ritual called Khaolangvei.
Date: June 9, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Gamlahlen ritual

Chongkholun Haokip recites the ritual called Gamlahlen used for healing the sudden, severe sickness believed to be inflicted by the spirits of the forests. He is a male speaker from Manipur, currently living in Sallbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 9, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Tuilangvei ritual

Chongkholun Haokip recites a ritual called Tuilangvei used for healing sickness caused by the spirits of bodies of water. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur, currently living in Salbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 9, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Phunsan rituals

Chongkholun Haokip narrates the different types of healing rituals in Thadou. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur, (currently living in Sallbung village), around 90 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 9, 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

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

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

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

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

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

Conversation about Saihriem villages

Chungpu Chongloi, Kimpi Chongloi, and Gunjanei Vaiphei discuss the different villages they have lived in over the years. They are Saihriem elders in their 80s at the time of recording.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a modern song about the British

Thangjanei Aimol sings a modern song composed in memory of the British. She is a Saihriem speaker living in Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam, around 65 years old at the time of recording.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Saihriem death ceremonies

Chungpu Chongloi describes Saihriem death ceremonies. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam, around 85 years old at the time of recording.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Saihriem cultivation practices

Bahpu Saihriem describes the traditional cultivation practices of the Saihriems. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of ghosts and spirits

Bahpu Saihriem describes the belief of the Saihriems in the existence of ghosts and spirits. He says that the Saihriems believed in different types of ghosts: some are tall, while others are short, and some ghosts have popping eyes that frighten the people who see them. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Saihriem healing rituals

Bahpu Saihriem describes the traditional Saihriem healing rituals practiced by their forefathers. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Saihriem hunting practices

Bahpu Saihriem describes the traditional hunting practices of their forefathers. Now, such hunting practices are no longer used, especially after they have come to live in the plains of Assam. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the traditional song 'Khochung la'

Group performance of the traditional song 'Khochung la' of the Saihriems from Khochung.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of wine preparation rituals

Bahpu Saihriem describes how wine is made and Saihriem rituals associated with wine. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Saihriem religious ceremonies, part 2

Chungpu Chongloi describes Saihriem religious ceremonies. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam, around 85 years old at the time of recording.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Saihriem religious ceremonies, part 1

Chungpu Chongloi describes Saihriem religious ceremonies. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam, around 85 years old at the time of recording.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
System: The UNT Digital Library