Tharon (Thalon) villagers perform the sideward stepping dance 'malian phenbo'. The dance marks the beginning of Chaga festival. This dance is performed by Liangmai men. The men dance through the village until they come and stop in one designated place.

Tharon (Thalon) villagers perform the war cry or battle cry, 'Kahoi-hoibo'. It is a war cry or a battle call made by men. Men are divided into four groups and each group takes turns performing the kahoi. This kahoi-hoibo instills a spirit of oneness among men. Kahoi-hoibo is performed while going to war, as well as when performing community works like pulling big logs or rocks.

Langmei (Tiang) villagers perform a war dance 'Chari lem'. It was performed when the villager waged war against a neighboring feuding village. The warriors of the village gathered for this dance believing that it would sanctify them and make them stronger, more courageous and more effective while engaging in a fight with the enemy.

Makui (Liangchi) Villagers perform a war dance, Chariu taobo lem. It was performed in the olden days when a Liangmai village went to war. The able-bodied men of the village gather and move in two rows led by two war heads experienced in warfare using spears, shields and daos. Men will make a polyvocal sound called magubo as they move in circle. Magubo begins in slow rhythm as the men move slowly. Magubo, as well as their movement, will pick up speed and during the peak moment various war cries will be made.

Langmei (Tiang) villagers perform the dance of Phai people 'Phaimai lem'. This dance is performed by young men and women of Liangmai village during festivals and celebrations. It is a dance of expressing love, joy, and unity.

Tamei villagers perform the eagle's dance, 'Kaleng ponsi lem'. This dance is about the eagle catching its prey. The song sung during this dance talks about lost love, comparing it with the prey of an eagle. The song narrates about the village girls who were married off to rich men of another village by their parents without the consent of the girl. They are compared to the prey of an eagle.

Performance of the Chabonki lem dance by Nkou village youths. Chabonki lem means ‘the dance of the youth’, where chabon means ‘youth’, ki ‘house’ and lem ‘dance’. As the name suggests, this dance is performed mainly by youths of a village on special occasion, such as celebration of good harvest or victory in battle. In the present time, this dance is performed during cultural festivals.

Tamah (Piulekluang) villagers perform the hornbill dance. Hornbill is called chareng in Liangmai and the dance performed here is chareng lem ‘hornbill dance’. The dance is an imitation of hornbill’s movement. The hornbill (the great Indian Hornbill) has an integral role in Liangmai folklore. Its beautiful feathers are used as head-dress by both men and women. The traditional knee-length cloth wore by Liangmai men resembles the color pattern of a hornbill, (i.e., black and white).

This song talks about fleeting moments of life. It says, like new buds grow, flowers bloom and whither, so is human. New generation replaces the old one. This cycle of life can be avoided by none.

The message of this folk song is to strive for goodness, and live for equality. Sharing is very important in village. Villagers share good things as well as bad things, which creates unity. The goal of the village is to pursue goodness.

This song is about when autumn comes and the mothers get busy in the field. Young girls look for a child to babysit whose mother is generous.

This folk song is about a gentle mother teaching her trade to her child. A gentle mother who asks her child to go to field with her. She says, I ask my child not to work the whole year but only for few days and it will be good for your future. I am calling you so that you learn how to farm.

This song is about a dual personality of a wayward woman. It says, I court a wayward girl. The girl would not stay with me till day break. Norengbungna had a relationship with a wayward woman. She would spend time with me in dark, but during the day, she acts as if she doesn’t know me. This wayward woman.

The song is about a man who has an affair with a wayward woman. They will meet in the dark, but will not reveal about their relationship during day. It has the meaning that no one is perfect, but there are some who are worse than others. The performer has since passed away on 22 March 2018 at age 74.

This myth is about the beginning of war and the practice of head-hunting among men. In the beginning, man did not know the art of war. When sent for war men would go and play with the enemy and return. One day while returning from war, a woman who was weaving asked the men 'How was your warfare today'? 'We played in a river (with the enemy) today' replied the men. The woman was enraged on hearing this. She got up, took the weaving stick, and cut the head of a dog lying near her. She said to men in anger 'ants and bees are taking enemy's head. What are you men doing'? The next day men went to war again and returned with an enemy's head. The speaker has since passed away on 5 July 2017 at age 71.

These are songs commonly sung by children. The narrator recollects some songs he used to sing as a kid.

These are songs commonly sung by children. The narrator recollects some songs he used to sing as a kid.

These are songs commonly sung by children. The narrator recollects some songs he used to sing as a kid.

When a village girl is to get married, her peers and friends will gather at her house and spend a day singing and dancing with her. This narration is about the songs and dances performed during such gatherings.

When a traditional grand house is built, old men will stand beneath the house and perform a ritual. This narration is about ritual songs sung during construction of kakuki 'the grand house'.

This narration is about songs that are sung while working on field. Some of the first songs sang while going to the field and while working on it are recorded here. Such songs are usually short, and their themes are numerous.

This narration is about the practice of house visitation and songs sung while visiting houses of the village. A group of singers will walk through the village and stop at certain places in intervals and sing songs.

This narration is about the songs of praise sung for someone who has achieved wealth and prosperity, or someone who has done great deeds.

Phiangaobo is the coming together of friends or peers to celebrate after a season of hard agricultural work. This group of friends, usually younger people, would gather at one house where they sing, drink, and eat the whole night.