Photograph of Lotus flowers blooming on the way to Imphal in Manipur.

Photograph of Lotus fruit known as Thamchet in Manipur sold on streets in Manipur. The tender leaf, flower and fruits of lotus as eaten as part of the cuisine. The leaves are used for wrapping vegetables like dry fish.

Photograph of Sumshot seen buying Thamchet in the wayside vendors on the way to Imphal.

Photograph of a root fruitlike vegetable known as Thanjing in Manipuri. Known for its delicacies in ironba a chutney in Maniprui dishes and cusines.

Banner of he 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.

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

Banner of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu Chandel. 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.

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.

Photograph of Changbom a women's head dress worn during the cultural dance performance in the Lamkang traditions, Chandel district, Manipur. This picture is taken at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at 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.

Children with Dimitry seen sitting with the crowd 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.

Children at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi. Joining the celebration and watching the dance performaces.

Photograph of crowd attending the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu Chandel .

Photograph of cultural dance performance in the Lamkang traditions taken during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu.

Some elders both women and men and lead dancers at the first death anniversary of Behon Shilshi at Deering khu village Chandel District, Manipur, India.

Photograph of dancers performing 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.

Discussion during the first anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu.

Discussion between Loveson, 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 Donnu Sankhil making the firewood pile to dry firewood in Lamkang traditional way known as [dinghon tpurtuwn] in Lamkang.

Photograph of Bungtit Suungnem from Charangching Khunkha playing the drum while the Laapuus are singing during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village. Organized by the family and participated by the community members along with the Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL for documentation of the folk songs, folktales and dances of the Lamkangs.

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.

Family prayer and gathering at Sumshot Khular's house.

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.