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Kom Hei Thuhming Jai Hla Kom's Folk-Lore
This book is a collection of Kom folktales about the origin of Kom tribe, classification of clans and social practices of Kom ancestors. The book also contains stories about the relation and similarity that Kom tribe share with other tribes in Manipur.
Date:
April 2013
Creator:
Serto, Thangneireng
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Elicitation of words with open long syllables (2)
Recording of This is an elicitation of words with open long syllables (CVV) in different positions. The purpose is to determine the relative weight of open long syllables for primary word stress placement. The contributor is Gohar-Ur Rehman (a 40-year old male shop owner).
Date:
April 20, 2021
Creator:
Aurangzeb
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a folk song 'Kaihuii namtu thonbo'
This is a traditional song composed by a legendary Kaihuii. The title of the song is 'Kaihuii namtu thonbo' and sung by Khangkabou Mataina of Maguilong Village, Manipur. The lyrics of the song talks about his personal love for his village.
Date:
April 5, 2021
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a folk song to select your partner
A folk song sang by boys to impress girls, to select their partner.
Date:
April 6, 2018
Creator:
Veikho, Sahiinii
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of an ancient game of wearing mekhela
A description of an indigenous game where women at Koide village used to compete to show their bravery and skills in wearing the mekhala.
Date:
April 6, 2018
Creator:
Veikho, Sahiinii
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Discussion of the folk song 'Hakade'
A discussion about the folk song 'Hakade' about the life of Hakade
Date:
April 6, 2018
Creator:
Veikho, Sahiinii
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of the folk song 'Hakade'
A folk song about the life of Hakade
Date:
April 6, 2018
Creator:
Veikho, Sahiinii
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Historical narrative about the Mao and Naamai war
A short narrative about how the Poumai and Mao tribes were at war in the past.
Date:
April 6, 2018
Creator:
Veikho, Sahiinii
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Interview about health practices
This is an interview about traditional health practices in the Lai community. The interviewee, born in 1985 is originally from Falam and speaks Falam, Mizo, Hakha, Kawl, and English. Interviews were collected as part of the Linguistically Underserved Communities and Health (LUCAH) project, which aims to make health information more accessible and culturally relevant for the Chin refugee community in order to ensure that they are getting clear and accurate information.
Date:
April 2, 2021
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Interview about health practices
This is an interview about traditional health practices in the Lai community. The interviewee, born in 1962, is originally from Falam and speaks Hakha, Falam, Mizo, Kawl, and English. Interviews were collected as part of the Linguistically Underserved Communities and Health (LUCAH) project, which aims to make health information more accessible and culturally relevant for the Chin refugee community in order to ensure that they are getting clear and accurate information.
Date:
April 4, 2021
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Interview about health practices
This is an interview about traditional health practices in the Lai community. The interviewee, born in 1968, is originally from Hakha and speaks Hakha, Falam, Mizo, Kawl, and English. Interviews were collected as part of the Linguistically Underserved Communities and Health (LUCAH) project, which aims to make health information more accessible and culturally relevant for the Chin refugee community in order to ensure that they are getting clear and accurate information.
Date:
April 5, 2021
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a folk song 'Rairumai'
A song about how the great great grandfather Rairu of Koide village migrated from Makhel village.
Date:
April 6, 2018
Creator:
Veikho, Sahiinii
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Discussion of the folk song 'Rairumai'
A discussion about the folk song 'Rairumai' about how the forefathers of the Rairumai clan migrated to Koide village.
Date:
April 6, 2018
Creator:
Veikho, Sahiinii
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a folk song about youth life
A folk song about how life was for youths in the past.
Date:
April 6, 2018
Creator:
Veikho, Sahiinii
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Traditional narrative about the king's tree and the man
A traditional narrative that compares the King's tree to a man's life.
Date:
April 6, 2018
Creator:
Veikho, Sahiinii
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Historical narrative about Liashibe at Koide village
A historical narrative about Liashibe, a place in Koide village, where several stone monuments were erected to commemorate ancestors.
Date:
April 6, 2018
Creator:
Veikho, Sahiinii
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of folk song about a rich man flirting with girls
A folk song about a rich man who flirted with several girls.
Date:
April 6, 2018
Creator:
Veikho, Sahiinii
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Retelling of the traditional story 'Nmang racham'
This story is about Nmang and his orphan brother who were looked down by the society, but became rich later. The storyteller is from Namdilong village.
Date:
April 14, 2014
Creator:
Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Boro Tones
A linguistic description of Boro tones, specifically in polysyllabic words, including an overview of Boro's phonemic inventory and syllable structure. The authors identify three tones (high, low, and falling), present examples, and discuss the effects of morphology and final consonants on tone. They conclude by comparing the Boro tone system to those of Tiwa and Rabha, and positing directions for further investigation.
Date:
April 2006
Creator:
Burling, Robbins & Joseph, Umbavu Varghese
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Newspaper Clippings from 'Achik Songbad' Volume 4, Number 14, April 13, 1956]
Newspaper clipping covering global events in Russia, the United States, Egypt, and Algeria, as well as regional news from India, Myanmar, and Pakistan.
Date:
April 13, 1956
Creator:
Marak, N. N.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tape 49 Side B
Akha songs and narratives.Continued from Side A. 0-10 On creation; 10-19 Àbɔ́qɔ: àma ma tàq; 19-end Àbɔ́qɔ: mɔ hỳhɔ́ə mɔ njí. 18/4-1978
Date:
1978-04-17/1978-04-18
Creator:
Hansson, Inga-Lill
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tape 50 Side A
Akha songs and narratives. 0-20 Àbɔ́qɔ: djö djö ə̀ qà-kɔq. 18/4-78. 20-52 Àbɔ́qɔ: àphö̀ lɔ́ ə 21/4-78
Date:
1978-04-18/1978-04-21
Creator:
Hansson, Inga-Lill
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tape 52 Side B
Akha songs and narratives. Continued from Side A. Mì-jàq: màŋ xhö̀ ə qà-kɔq
Date:
April 29, 1978
Creator:
Hansson, Inga-Lill
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Akha notebook 58
Handwritten notes and transcriptions of narratives and conversations with four male Akha consultants (three in their mid 20s, and one in his early 40s) about social customs related to marriage and special clothing, foods, and utensils used in the ceremonies.
Date:
April 27, 1972
Creator:
Hansson, Inga-Lill
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library