Lamkang dancers seen participating in the first death anniversary of Late Behon Shilhi. 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 elders present in the celebration of the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deeringkhu Chandel Manipur, India.

Hanging the banner of late Behon Shilshi during the first death anniversary celebration at Deering Khu village, Chandel district,Manipur.

Kotha Tholung and Loveson Shilshi seen with some elders 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.

Tholung Kothapaa seen leading the dancers as lamber ksuu 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.

Photograph of laapii and laapuu singing at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi Deeringkhu village Chandel. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his late father.

Photograph of Laapii and Laapuu singers who sang during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deeringkhu village, Chandel District, Manipur, India. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his late father.

Photograph of Laapii and Laapuu singers who sang during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deeringkhu village, Chandel District, Manipur, India.

Photograph of Laapuu and Laapii singers who sang during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deeringkhu village, Chandel District, Manipur, India. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his late father.

Photograph of Laapii and Laapuu in a break while singing 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.

Lamkang Laapii and Laapuu singing during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his late father at Deeringkhu Chandel. Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL participated in documenting the folksongs, dance and stories as part of the language revitalization and promotion work.

Photograph of Laapii and Laapuu in a break while singing 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.

Laapii from Leingangching 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.

Photograph of Laapii who are present at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village Chandel district, Manipur, India.

Laapuu and Laapii 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.

Recording of Lamkang Laapuu and Laapii singing folksongs at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deeringkhu. Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL participated to document this recordings for the language preservation and initiatives of community learning and engagement. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his late father.

Laapuu and Laapii 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.

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 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.

Laapuu and Laapii 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.

Laapuus 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.

Laapuus 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.

Bunghon Suungnem seen with two Laapuu 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 storytelling during the celebration.

Laapuus 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.