Recording of Lamkang Laapuu and Laapii singing folksongs 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.

Photograph of children playing football in front of the Tarung community hall playground. This picture was taken during a field visit there as part of a project monitoring.

Phototgraph of Lamkang Traditional ornaments called Arloo and Kep worn in dancing. This pieces are worn during the cultural dancing in any festivities in the Lamkang community.

Photograph of a lungplu known as [yotchpii] a pot stand to over a fireplace for cooking. Many used the three stones or this three-legged iron stand apart from using gas cylinders cooking gas. As the firewood cooking makes it convenient to roast any items while cooking.

Photograph of Lamkang traditional wraparound for women known as [diphuun] in Lamkang. This piece is woven by Sankhil Thampol Khularnu of Thamlakhuren.

Photograph of wooden implements to harvest paddy known as [cheiroong] buh tak'khetna in Lamkang. These wooden implements are used to thrash the grains out from the spikelets.

Photograph of Lamkang traditional cultural items. Kraang is a table for dining; Phangboor is a basket on the krang; Ruh tkhon are bamboo containers; tomkol is a cane basket; voh is a men's basket. Beshot Khular from Lungkharloon is the craftsperson who made these items.

Photograph of Lamkang Tradtional necklaces called, [arloa kep haar used in Lamkang cultural dance performances. These are ornaments that are normally handed down from the grandmother to the mother and daughters in the Lamkang traditions. These pieces are of Tony Khular ornaments handed down by her mother.

Photograph of Lamkang tradtional headgear for women called Changbom in Lamkang. This is worn during the cultural dance performances in any community festivities and ceremonies.This piece is handed down to Tony Khular by her mother Sankhil Thampol Khular of Thamlakhuren village.

Photograph of Lamkang traditional shawl known as [tkar buw ksen] in Lamkang. This shawl is woven by Tony Khular at Thamlakhuren in Chandel District Manipur, India. These is worn in any occasions in Lamkang festivities and ceremonies.

Loveson and Dimitry seen here discussing about the videography of the ceremony during the first death anniversay of Loveson's father late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village Chandel, Manipur state India. The Lamkang Langauge Education Committee and SIL were documenting the stories, songs and dances performed in the celebration.

Photograph of Laapuu and Laapii singers along with the crowd during 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.

Photograph of a basket [tri dowo tihiikna] in Lamkang. This piece of a container made by Thamshi Khular of Thamlakhuren. In the early 1990s he won an award from district industries center (DIC) Chandel for the best piece of cane work. Kongpe village has good quality cane grown in the wild that made the villagers to use it for different types of cane.

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 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.

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.

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 traditional grinder made of stone called [lung doo tperdeelna'] in Lamkang ,and [chakri] in Manipuri. In this picture rice is being ground.

Lamber Ksu 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 a basket made of cane known as [tomkol kphing] in Lamkang. This kind of baskets are used to store rice and other grains.

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 [kep knik] in Lamkang. This piece is woven by Tony Khular. The design of this knik is from Roseline Leivon of Leingangching village. This was design was developed in the early 2000s.

Photograph of Laapuu and Laapii singers along with the crowd during 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.

Photograph of Laapii and Laapuu 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.