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 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 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 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.

A man playing the yamlung while singing during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village, Chandel District Manipur, India.

Lamkang women singers who are participating in the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu in Chandel district, Manipur.

Lamkang Laapii singing the traditional folk songs during 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.

Photograph of a child holding a balloon 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 Lamkang children 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.

Discussion between Loveson, Tholung Swamy Ksen, Kotha Tholung and Kangten Shakhila during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu 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 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 who are present at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village Chandel district, Manipur, India.

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.

Lamkang Laapii laapuu ready for singing the traditional folk songs during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi, at Deering Khu village in Chandel district, Manipur.

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.

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.