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.

Photograph of Dimitry and young girls at the first death anniversary celebration 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.

Dimitry, Lera and Maria posing for a picture with members of the Lamkang community during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and family in memory of their late father, in Deeringkhu village, Chandel district, Manipur, India.

Lera, Dimitry and Maria displaying bamboo cups for drinking tea or water 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.

Photograph of hanging a banner 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 hanging a banner 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 lunch being served 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.

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 performing 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.

Laapuu and Laapii 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 singing being recorded at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village, Chandel district, Manipur, India. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his late father.

Photograph of 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.

Lamkang community meat cutting by men 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 some elders and a dancer 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 Lera, Maria, Dimitry with a female and male Lamkang dancers at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deerignkhu village Chandel, Manipur, India.

Photograph of Sgangnong Leivon wife of late Behon Shilshi during the first death anniversary of her husband 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 Suungnem Bunghon one of the main Laapuu seen 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.

Laapuu 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 two lamber ksuu Rengthot Tholung and Motit Dilbung at 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.

A Lamkang traditional basket for women, boor and ruh tong, a bamboo cups used by the Lamkangs in any festivities to drink and a traditional basket made of cane and bamboo called boor.

Photograph of Sildak luu a mithun skull kept from the Sildak that was killed for the celebration of the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi. 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.

Shangnong Leivon, wife of late Behon Shilshi taking a picture during the first death anniversary of her husband late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu. 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.