Photograph of Lamkang men's basket called [voh ] in Lamkang. A wooden piece know as reengkol is seen here on the right side with strap called reengkol rii which is made to hold the basket while carrying a heavy load in a [boorkaang] a men's basket.

Photograph of cliff [teen] in Lamkang. This picture is taken along the way to Challong.

Photograph of short knik called [diphun] in Lamkang which is normally worn underneath the larger knik. This is also used in cultural dance both by men and women in the cultural dance performance.

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.

Photograph of dog [uuipaa] in Lamkang. Tony Khular's dog Rooni Komeng Thamlakhuren.

Photograph of Lamkang traditional [knik rek]. These are wraps for women, and they come in various styles and colors.

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.

Dimitry, Lera and Maria posing for a picture with members of the Lamkang community during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and family in memory of their late father, in Deeringkhu village, Chandel district, Manipur, India.

Photograph of a traditional fishing basket known as [luung] in Lamkang. It is made from cane and bamboo. In this picture we can see when the old cane breaks to tie them in place to keep the basket to last longer a modern plastic rope is used to braid the basket to join the broken lines.

Photograph of lunch being served 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.

Tholung Swamy Ksen seen reading a book during the first anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu Chandel Manipur.

Photograph of a Lamkang traditonal men's basket known as Voh. This is used by men to carry knife and other necessary implements to field. The basket is also used to carry food items to the field.

Singers ready to sing at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu Chandel . Organized By Loveson Shilshi in memory of his late father.

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 the inner fruit of thamchet a lotus fruit. Known for its vitamins content. Doctors would prescribed people to eat for good eyesight and kidneys.

Photograph of the inner roof of a thatch house where the thatch is bind togther by a cane to hold them together from falling known as [trii ngi tcheen] in Lamkang. Thatch houses provide eco-friendly and climate adjustable weather proof cooling and warmth to stand all weather. Depending on how thick is is used it lasted accordingly.

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

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 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.

Photograph of a necklace called ardei in Lamkang. In the Lamkang customs these traditional ornaments are handed down from the grandmothers to mothers and to the daughters.

Photograph of Lamkang cultural pillar known as [kcho] in Lamkang. This picture of the pillar is taken from Motoi Tholung's house at Wangjangloon by Tony Khular.

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.

Photograph of Lamkang traditioal drums called [khuung] in Lamkang. This is a performance by the Lamkang laapuu during the Totlang K'am festival in 2008 at Phaaidaam village. Shetphong Sankhil of Thamlapokpi in the middle with a drum. Kotap Dilbung from Angbrasu village standing with a drum on the left hand side and Bunghon (Malikapa) Sankhil of Phaaidaam, drummer on the right handside singing the folk song.