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.

Recording of Shobhana Chelliah discussing the Story of Sumphaai and Raangleen with Sumshot Khular and a group of Lamkang speakers.

Recording of Dilbung Bembem recorded in Imphal recollecting her time during the conflict. The story of the attack and burning down of her village Paraolon, the killing of her brother Dilbung Angpheng, and Simon and his father Darshel, Sankhil Kochai, and injuring her father Dilbung Rengtarnon by the Kuki. They buried the death family members at Challong and they escaped to Chandel as they were displaced due to the conflict.

Recording of Children story retold by Daniel Tholung from the Naoluwng Paomin written by Sumshot Khular, Moses Sankhil, Tony Khular, Joseph Khullar and Mangboi Tholung. Published by SIL in Guwahati, Assam.

Recording of Tyler Utt and Shobhana Chelliah eliciting tone words in Lamkang (R-S) with Sumshot Khular.

Recording of Angela Tholung singing Lam loon laa "alam moh k'hei txooi e" during the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village on 1st January 2017.The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.

Angshel Khular of M.Seljol village singing the 'Khungpaar Laa.' Angshel is known for his expert trumpet plays amongst the Lamkangs. He is also a known laapuu and also a dancer. This recording was made in M.Seljol village as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.

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.

Belun Sankhil sharing his family origin and forefathers and their family lineage at Phaaidaam village. This recording was made in Phaaidam village as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.

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.

Conversation between Sumshot Khular and Tony Khular during a visit to a field after harvest in Wangjangloon village. This recording was taken as part of the Firebird Anthropological Research project collection by Sumshot Khular.

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.

Recording of Lamkang dancers lining up to perform the dance while Maria plays the music 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 at Deeering 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.