Lamkang community special meat cutting style for specific occasions done 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.

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.

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.

Lamkang community meat slaughter, preparation and cooking by men 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.

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.

Lamkang community meat slaughter, preparation and cooking 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.

Lamkang traditional dancers performing led by lamber ksuu during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village. Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL participated to document the traditional songs, dances and stories performed during the celebration.Organized by the family of Loveson Shilshi.

Lera, Maria and Dimitry taking picture with Lamkang dancers 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 Laapuus 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.

Lamkang Laapuus 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.

Lamkang Laapuus and Laapiis from Leingangching 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.

Lamkang Laapuus 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 Lamkang elders who are known for their singing and dancing. This photo is the Lapuu Neepuu and laapii singing during the first death anniversary late Behon Shilshi, of Deering Khuu Chandel, Manipur. An initiative to document the Lamkang traditional folk songs, tales and dances during this celebration. SIL and Lamkang Language Education Committee -LLEC were involved in the documentation process.

Recording of Lamkang folk song singing competition at Thamlapokpi village on 1st January 2017. This recording is seen with the microphone adjustment before the singing.

Lamkang Laapii and Lappuu from Leingangching ready for 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.

Lamkang Laapii from Leingangching ready for 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.

Lamkang Traditional Laapuu ready for performance 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 Bu Kak-kplap after being cooked in the steam pots known as ngaan ruh, they are winnowed to soften the rice before it is served in the Lamkang traditional cooking system. This is making the rice ready to be served to the invited people for lunch 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.

Lamkang Steam rice cooking, a traditional way of cooking rice is seen in this picture. Photograph taken during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi of Deering Khuu 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 a Lamkang house [arka inn] the house of Betoi Tholung of Thamlapokpi built by himself. Thatch roof and wall made of bamboo walls known as Vangpher. We see a small hut at the side of the house which is a pigsty. This is part of the Lamkang pictorial book project by Sumshot Khular.

Photograph of baskets [Buchai tumkol le boor] also known as Phangboor. Made of cane and bamboo.This picture is taken as part of the Lamkang Pictorial book project by Sumshot Khular.

Photograph of a basket known as Phangbor or [boor kphing] to keep rice and other grains. The Lamkangs used this basket as a storage to keep dry grains.

Photograph of a wooden bowl [ding arku] or known as Saa arku where meat is prepared for big feast. These are used in all ceremonies and cooking in the Lamkang culture.This is part of the Lamkang pictorial book project by Sumshot Khular.

Lamkang traditional dancers performing the dance 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.