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Performance of a modern song about the British

Thangjanei Aimol sings a modern song composed in memory of the British. She is a Saihriem speaker living in Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam, around 65 years old at the time of recording.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of ghosts and spirits

Bahpu Saihriem describes the belief of the Saihriems in the existence of ghosts and spirits. He says that the Saihriems believed in different types of ghosts: some are tall, while others are short, and some ghosts have popping eyes that frighten the people who see them. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of ghosts and spirits

Bahpu Saihriem describes the belief of the Saihriems in the existence of ghosts and spirits. He says that the Saihriems believed in different types of ghosts: some are tall, while others are short, and some ghosts have popping eyes that frighten the people who see them. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Saihriem hunting practices

Bahpu Saihriem describes the traditional hunting practices of their forefathers. Now, such hunting practices are no longer used, especially after they have come to live in the plains of Assam. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Saihriem hunting practices

Bahpu Saihriem describes the traditional hunting practices of their forefathers. Now, such hunting practices are no longer used, especially after they have come to live in the plains of Assam. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Saihriem cultivation practices

Bahpu Saihriem describes the traditional cultivation practices of the Saihriems. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Saihriem cultivation practices

Bahpu Saihriem describes the traditional cultivation practices of the Saihriems. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the traditional song 'Khochung la'

Group performance of the traditional song 'Khochung la' of the Saihriems from Khochung.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the traditional song 'Khochung la'

Group performance of the traditional song 'Khochung la' of the Saihriems from Khochung.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Saihriem death ceremonies

Chungpu Chongloi describes Saihriem death ceremonies. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam, around 85 years old at the time of recording.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Saihriem death ceremonies

Chungpu Chongloi describes Saihriem death ceremonies. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam, around 85 years old at the time of recording.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of healing rituals

Bahpu Saihriem is a male speaker residing in Bahbahar village of Cachar district of Assam (originally from Nohsa village). He describes the healing rituals practiced by their forefathers in the old days.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of wine preparation rituals

Bahpu Saihriem describes how wine is made and Saihriem rituals associated with wine. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of wine preparation rituals

Bahpu Saihriem describes how wine is made and Saihriem rituals associated with wine. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library