Singers ready to sing at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu Chandel . Organized By Loveson Shilshi in memory of his late father.

Photograph of Bu Kak-kplap after being cooked in the steam pots known as ngaan ruh, they are winnowed to soften the rice before it is served in the Lamkang traditional cooking system. This is making the rice ready to be served to the invited people for lunch during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deeringkhu village Chandel, Manipur, India. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his late father.

Lamkang Steam rice cooking, a traditional way of cooking rice is seen in this picture. Photograph taken during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi of Deering Khuu village. Organized by the family of Loveson Shilshi in memory of his late father. Participated by the community members and by the Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL in order to document the Lamkang culture, dances and songs.

Photograph of Lamkang traditional steamed rice cooking in festivities seen here during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deeringkhu village Chandel, Manipur, India. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his late father.

Lamkang traditional dancers performing the dance during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi of Deering Khu. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memorial of their father. Lamkang Language Education Committee and Sil participated to document the traditional dances, songs and story telling during the celebration.

Lamkang women cooking the traditional steamed rice for the whole community during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village. This picture shows how they are cutting the pieces to serve the community. Organized by the family of Loveson Shilshi in memory of his late father. Participated by the community members and by the Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL in order to document the Lamkang culture, dances and songs.

Lamkang women cooking the traditional steamed rice for the whole community during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village. This picture shows how they are cutting the pieces to serve the community. Organized by the family of Loveson Shilshi in memory of his late father. Participated by the community members and by the Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL in order to document the Lamkang culture, dances and songs.

Lera, Maria and Dimitry with dancers during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi of Deering Khu. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memorial of their father. Lamkang Language Education Committee and Sil participated to document the traditional dances, songs and story telling during the celebration.

Loveson and Dimitry seen here discussing about the videography of the ceremony during the first death anniversay of Loveson's father late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village Chandel, Manipur state India. The Lamkang Langauge Education Committee and SIL were documenting the stories, songs and dances performed in the celebration.

Lamber Ksu main singers during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi of Deering Khu. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memorial of their father. Lamkang Language Education Committee and Sil participated to document the traditional dances, songs and story telling during the celebration.

Maria and Dimitry about to perform their song at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi. Joining the celebration as guest and also helping in the recording and documentation of the folktales and dances.

Maria and Lera Netrebina wearing Changbom with lead male dancer lamber ksuu posing for a picture during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi. Joining the celebration as guest and also helping in the recording and documentation of the folktales and dances.

Community feasting of sildak saa and rice and other vegetables provided to the invited guest,community people during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village.Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family. Participated by community members, Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL for documenting the Lamkang culture,songs and dances.

Dancer Motit Dilbung fixing a harmul for the dancer during the first death Anniversay of Late Behon Shilshi at Deering khu village.

Motit Dilbung dressed in Lamkang traditional attire, Loveson Shilshi in red Lamkang vest, Kotha Tholung in Lakang moflar, Suungnem Semler, Rocky Shilshi, and two other elders walking towards the performing stage. During the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khuu village. Organized by the family in collaboration with Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL.

Dancer Motit Dilbung in Lamkang traditional dancing attire with some elders of the community. During the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi of Deering Khu. Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL particiated to documenting the folkstories, songs and dances.

Photograph of Motit Dilbung one of the lead dancers fixing the changbom for the young dancer during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deerignkhu Village, Chandel Manipur.

Photograph of a child at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deeringkhu village Chandel, Manipur, India. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his late father.

Photograph of a boy sitting in the hall during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering khu village Chandel, Manipur, India. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his late father.

Photograph of a lady having a meal during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deeringkhu village Chandel, Manipur, India. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his late father.

Children being seated for the celebration of the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deeringkhu.Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of their late father.

Photograph of Laapuu and Laapii singers along with the crowd during the first death anniversary celebration of late Behon Shilshi at Deeringkhu village, Organized by Loveson and his family in memory of his late father. Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL participated to document the cultural dances and songs in the event.

Photograph of a male dancer and laapuu and laapii waiting for their turn to perform during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering khu village Chandel, Manipur, India. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his late father.

Dimitry taking a picture with young dancer and two Lamkang youths during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi of Deering Khu. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memorial of their father. Lamkang Language Education Committee and Sil participated to document the traditional dances, songs and story telling during the celebration. A traditional drum is seen in the picture too.