Photograph of Bu Kak-kplap after being cooked in the steam pots known as ngaan ruh, they are winnowed to soften the rice before it is served in the Lamkang traditional cooking system. This is making the rice ready to be served to the invited people for lunch 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.

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.

Photograph of male dancers ready to perform at 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.

Dancer Motit Dilbung in Lamkang traditional dancing attire with some elders of the community. During the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi of Deering Khu. Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL particiated to documenting the folkstories, songs and dances.

Lamkang community meat slaughter, preparation and cooking by men 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 a boy sitting in the hall during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering khu village Chandel, Manipur, India. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his late father.

Lera, Maria and Dimitry with dancers 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.

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.

Recording of Lamkang dancers performing while the Laapuu and Laapii singing folksongs at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deeringkhu. Motit Dilbung played mouth organ while dancing in this video. 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.

Banner of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu Chandel. 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.

Shangnong Leivon, wife of late Behon Shilshi taking a picture during the first death anniversary of her husband late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family. Participated by community members, Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL for documenting the Lamkang culture, songs and dances.

Photograph of some elders and a dancer 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 a male dancer and laapuu and laapii waiting for their turn to perform during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering khu village Chandel, Manipur, India. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his late father.

A man playing the yamlung while singing during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village, Chandel District Manipur, India.

Recording of Lamkang dancers performing while the 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.

A Lamkang traditional basket for women, boor and ruh tong, a bamboo cups used by the Lamkangs in any festivities to drink and a traditional basket made of cane and bamboo called boor.

Dimitry taking a picture with young dancer and two Lamkang youths 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. A traditional drum is seen in the picture too.

Lamkang Laapii laapuu ready for singing the traditional folk songs during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi, at Deering Khu village in Chandel district, Manipur.

Photograph of Laapuu and Laapii singing being recorded at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village, Chandel district, Manipur, India. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his late father.

Steamed cooking is one major traditional ways of cooking rice and they are served in special occasions apart from individual home consumption. After the cooking it is taken out into lampaa and is winnowed before storing ready to be served. Steam rice cooked for the community feasting of sildak saa and rice and other vegetables to be served to the invited guest, community people during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family. Participated by community members, Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL for documenting the Lamkang culture, songs and dances.

Lamkang community special meat cutting style for specific occasions done 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.

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.

Discussion between Loveson, 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.

Tholung Kothapaa seen leading the dancers as lamber ksuu 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.