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 Lamkang traditional shawl known as Tkar Ksen vori buw. This piece is woven by Tony Khular. This is part of the Lamkang pictorial book project collection of Sumshot Khular. The design for Vori was introduced by Roseline Leivon of Leigngangching village.

Maria and Dimitry about to perform their song at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi. Joining the celebration as guest and also helping in the recording and documentation of the folktales and dances.

Photograph of Laapuu and Laapii 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.

Photograph of Lamkang Traditonal wrap around called [changbom knik] in Lamkang. This piece is of knik and bulak is woven by Tony Khular of Thamlakhuren. The design for the knik was designed by Roseline Leivon of Leingangching Village in Chandel District, Manipur.

Dancer Motit Dilbung fixing a harmul for the dancer during the first death Anniversay of Late Behon Shilshi at Deering khu village.

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.

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.

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.

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 wild apple [heitup] in Lamkang. This fruit is used to make juice and dried to make pickle. It is found in abundance in the wild.

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 women singers who are participating in the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu in Chandel district, Manipur.

Photograph of a Lamkang traditional spoon made of bamboo called [kheh kdil] in Lamkang. Made by Thamshi Khular of Thamlakhuren village.

Photograph of Laapii and Laapuu performing at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi Deeringkhu village Chandel. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his late father.

Photograph of Pomela [pserklin] in Lamkang or nobab in Meitei. Picture captured from Shekarnong Sankhil's garden in Thamlapokpi village, Chandel district, Manipur.

Photograph of a Lamkang cultural necklace [arlo le kep] in Lamkang. Worn by women while dancing.

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 traditonal cooking pots known as [saa beel] in Lamkang. They are thick big pots used to cook community feast meals during any festivities like Totlang K'am, Christmas, weddings and festivals.

Laapuus 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.

Photograph of Lera, Maria, Dimitry with a female and male Lamkang dancers at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deerignkhu village Chandel, Manipur, India.

Photograph of a rocky cliff [txeen] in Lamkang. This picture is taken by Tony Khular on the way to Challong village.

Photograph of Tkar Knik Myaar Ksen a popularly worn knik of the Lamkangs. This piece is woven by Tony Khular of Thamlakhuren. The designing of the pattern for this Myaar Ksen is designed by Donnu Sankhil from Thamlakhuren village, Chandel district Manipur, India.

Photograph of antlers from a reindeer (possibly the eastern hog deer), known as chizuk arki in Lamkang. These antlers are hung in Grace Shatshang's house in Imphal, Manipur.