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

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.

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 child holding a balloon 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 storytelling during the celebration.

Celebration of 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 Changbom a women's head dress worn during the cultural dance performance in the Lamkang traditions, Chandel district, Manipur. This picture is taken at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at 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 children participating in the first death anniversary of Late Behon Shilhi. 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 Laapii who are present at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village Chandel district, Manipur, India.

Photograph of Bungtit Suungnem from Charangching Khunkha playing the drum while the Laapuus are singing during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village. Organized by the family and participated by the community members along with the Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL for documentation of the folk songs, folktales and dances of the Lamkangs.

Lera, Dimitry and Maria displaying bamboo cups for drinking tea or water 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 storytelling during the celebration.