Dataset generated for a recording of Robert Leivon retelling the Pear Story. A transcription with an English translation, flextext files (from Fieldworks Language Explorer), and accompanying derivative files are included. The speaker was living in Delhi when the recording was made.

A retelling of the Pear Story as told by Grace Sankhil of Phaidaam Pantha. Grace was living in Delhi at the time of this recording.

Rex Khullar of Phaidam discusses with Grace Sankhil (who lives in Delhi) and Mary of Phaidam about her visit to Delhi. They also discuss the current situation of the Lamkang language and how Lamkang society is now, what needs to be done to encourage progress of the community.

A retelling of the Pear Story, as narrated by Beshot Khullar

Sumshot Khular and Daniel Tholung discuss preparations for traveling to the United States. The story is told in an effort to produce modals in natural speech. Daniel Tholung asks questions to continue the elicitation.

Toni Khullar provides a reading of some insect names

Sumshot Khular records prosodic words and reduplications in Lamkang.

Daniel Tholung shares a list of minimal pairs contrasting the sounds [tl] and [thl] at Sumshot Khular' s house in Thamlakhuren village 2018.

Sumshot explains the IRB release form to Sheltoi (Adam) Sankhil. Sheltoi then tells a story about his grandma.

Daniel Tholung and Sumshot Khular discuss modal usage in Lamkang at the residence of Sumshot Khular in Thamlakhuren village in Chandel district, Manipur, India.

Recording of a speech by Joy Tholung at the LNBA Fellowship at Thamlapokpi Village in Chandel District.

Discussion about traditional Lamkang songs called Lam Loon Laa.

Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching, Beshot Tholung of Thamlapokpi, and Daniel Tholung of Thamlakhuren discuss the names of the months in Lamkang. He explains how some of the months were named differently by the Lamkang Council, which he finds incorrect and wants them to make corrections. He shares the different names given by people from different villages like the Mantri Pantha, which is different to what he knew. He shares how he requested the Lamkang Kver Kunpun to make the necessary corrections for future purposes. This was recorded during the Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs.

Recording of Malhong Sankhil singing Sumphaai and Rangleen song called "Sonraang Khu thah myur ma'oh" during the folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village. The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.

Recording of Shangjing Sankhil of M.Seljol village making a pnaang for tying things. She also makes her own weaving implements for weaving. She is an expert weaver of Lamkang traditional clothes. This recording is part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research project collection by Sumshot Khular.

Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching, Beshot Tholung of Thamlapokpi, and Bu Ringo Dilbung of New Chayang tell the story of how Shenoi was kept by the captives. A messenger was sent to bring him with two “dingduu” and on top chilly were tied together to identify he is carrying an important message to convey and no one will disturb him. “Cheldep” thir sun dat pdainu mkuul k’am pii. And today it was kept with the people. Bu Ringo Dilbung tells the story of Chbuphei and Haikaa. They also named the names of some Lamkang heroes, and heroes who have their story with songs ascribed to them.

Jangvei Malting from Wangjangloon sharing her family lineage. Relationship with different clan families of Thamshi Khular, Khaltxit Khular, Vomchir Khular, and Khalwar Khular from the generational chronology. This recording is part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research project collection by Sumshot Khular.

This narrative was collected with funds from the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research. Here Thamtik Khullar of Angbrasu village discusses how Christianity was embraced by the Lamkang community in Angbrasu. This recording was made in Angbrasu village.

Shetphong Sankhil and Donnu Sankhil discussing about their families concerns. This recording was made as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.

Angshel Khular singing the Laam Laa called 'Ani yoo hangsuk ke txvi txvaa mrsaal le'. Angshel is an expert trumpeteer amongst the few Lamkang trumpeteers. He is also a known Laapuu singer and dancer. This recording was made in M.Seljol village as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.

Recording of Shilshi Angpol of Wangjangloon singing a snu laa oon "Suulpaar Pher Yenyen neh". It used to be sung by his grandmother Thamchek, Aunt Bongshot, and his mother Bongmuk and sharing how they use to sing in the "arkaa," a platform for singers during the Totlang K'am festivals. This recording is part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research project collection by Sumshot Khular.

Belun Sankhil showing his crafts work of the different Lamkang baskets that he makes. Explaining about the kinds of bamboo and the cane at Phaaidaam village at his house. Belun Sankhil is also a story teller and singer of Lamkang folktales and folksongs from Phaaidaam village. This recording was made in Phaaidam village as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.

Elders Beshot Tholung of Thamlapokpo, Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching, Shangwar Dilbung of Khuibung, Daniel Tholung of Thamlakhuren, and Beshot Khullar and Sankhil Belun of Phaidaam discuss Cheldep, the Lamkang hero. Cheldep was a young man who was brought by Shenoi. As for Shenoi, we are not so sure, but he was arrested during the war they heard. Sankhils claimed the “Yamluung”, a musical instrument, as their property. But, later the Dilbungs claimed it as Vangkhiin, who is the owner of the musical instrument. They discuss a Dilbung man who was lost during the war.

Shetphong Sankhil sharing of his commissioning as a missionary by the Lamkang Naga Baptist Association which is almost 25 years -Silver Jubilee of his mission work. Discussing what can be done to commemorate the 25 years mission work in LNBA field.