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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

Discussion between Loveson, Tholung Swamy Ksen, Kotha Tholung and Kangten Shakhila during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village.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 two lamber ksuu Rengthot Tholung and Motit Dilbung 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.

Lamkang women cooking the traditional steamed rice for the whole community 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 Suungnem Bunghon one of the main Laapuu seen having a meal 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.

Photograph of laapii and laapuu singing 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.

Banner of late Behon Shilshi during the first death anniversary celebration at Deering Khu village, Chandel district,Manipur.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 elders present in the celebration of the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deeringkhu Chandel Manipur, India.

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.

Maria and Lera Netrebina wearing Changbom with lead male dancer lamber ksuu posing for a picture during 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.