Hanging the banner of late Behon Shilshi during the first death anniversary celebration at Deering Khu village, Chandel district,Manipur.

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.

Laapii from Leingangching 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.

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.

Lamkang traditional dancers performing led by lamber ksuu during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village. Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL participated to document the traditional songs, dances and stories performed during the celebration.Organized by the family of Loveson Shilshi.

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.

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 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 children having meal 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 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.