Community feasting of sildak saa and rice and other vegetables provided to the invited guest,community people during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village.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.

Dancer Motit Dilbung fixing a harmul for the dancer during the first death Anniversay of Late Behon Shilshi at Deering khu village.

Motit Dilbung dressed in Lamkang traditional attire, Loveson Shilshi in red Lamkang vest, Kotha Tholung in Lakang moflar, Suungnem Semler, Rocky Shilshi, and two other elders walking towards the performing stage. During the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khuu village. Organized by the family in collaboration with Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL.

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.

Photograph of Motit Dilbung one of the lead dancers fixing the changbom for the young dancer during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deerignkhu Village, Chandel Manipur.

Photograph of a child 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.

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.

Photograph of a lady 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.

Children being seated for the celebration of the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deeringkhu.Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of their late father.

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 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.

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.

Photograph of Dimitry and young girls at the first death anniversary celebration 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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

Laapuu and Laapii 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 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.

Photograph of 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.

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.