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Performance of a song about Thaluan (Tharon) village
The song describes the beauty of Thaluan village. It says outsiders throng in the village when autumn arrives. The village is a land of abundance.
Date:
July 7, 2019
Creator:
Daimai, Kailadbou
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a song of lamentation
This is a song of lamentation after the village was raided by people from the plains. The singer was outraged, but again he wondered if he goes away to take revenge, his beloved might change her mind. So he gave up the thought of revenge and call on his beloved to leave the village and go to a land where one doesn't have to labor to eat.
Date:
July 7, 2019
Creator:
Daimai, Kailadbou
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a song of advice to a village damsel
This is a song of advice to village damsel not to marry outside the village. The young woman was reminded that her village is better than other villages and she should marry someone from the village.
Date:
July 7, 2019
Creator:
Daimai, Kailadbou
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a song of a mother mourning her daughter's death
This song talks about a mother who loved her daughter very much. The mother provided everything for her daughter, but the daughter was married off a man not of her choice. Unfortunately, the daughter died young and the mother mourned for her.
Date:
July 7, 2019
Creator:
Daimai, Kailadbou
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a village guarding song
Men would guard the village in bygone days. While doing their duty, they sing songs of various themes. In this song, two men who are guarding the village sang to each other expressing what they want to become in life.
Date:
July 7, 2019
Creator:
Daimai, Kailadbou
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about the current economic situation
Nand and Sunder discuss the overall economic situation in India and compare the current situation with that of 5-10 years earlier (2000s). The recording was made in Vinod Kumar Negi's garden in Rakchham village.
Date:
May 26, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about transhumance and climate change
Bijender and Tikam discuss the practice of transhumance, which is when animal flocks are moved to higher pastures at the start of a new season. They are asked whether this practice is still necessary, in light of climate change. The recording was made at Tikam's house (and shop) in Rakchham village.
Date:
May 26, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about teaching Chhitkul-Rakchham at school
Raj and Sahdev discuss whether the Chhitkul-Rakchham language should be taught at school. They are members of the current leadership of Rakchham village ('Panchayat'), elected in 2015. The recording was made after a a long meeting with members of the Panchayat at the Panchayat building ('Panchayat Bhawan') in Rakchham village.
Date:
May 27, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about pesticides in agriculture
Balbir and Hardev discuss whether pesticides should be used in agriculture. Balbir suggested the topic, since both participants are involved in agricultural work. The recording was made at Balbir's home in Rakchham village.
Date:
May 28, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about local customs and traditions
Neeraj and Rajdeep discuss their customs and traditions, debating whether some of them should be preserved or discarded. The recording was made at Umar Homestay in Rakchham village.
Date:
May 28, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Pritam Chand narrates the Jackal and the Crow
Pritam describes each picture of the Jackal and the Crow, a picture-based stimulus task. He tells the whole story, and then retells the story from the jackal’s perspective very briefly. Chhitkul-Rakchham is not Pritam's first language. The recording was made at his home in Rakchham village.
Date:
March 6, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Narayan Bhakti narrates the Jackal and the Crow
Narayan describes each picture of the Jackal and the Crow, a picture-based stimulus task. She tells the whole story, and then tells the story from the crow’s perspective. The recording was made in Rakchham village, nearby the main temple.
Date:
March 6, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Balbir Singh Negi narrates the Jackal and the Crow
Balbir describes each picture of the Jackal and the Crow, a picture-based stimulus task. He tells the whole story, and then tells the story from the fox’s perspective. Before being recorded, Balbir mentioned that he already knew about the story. The recording was made at his home in Rakchham village.
Date:
March 6, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Yashvir Singh narrates the Jackal and the Crow
Yashvir describes each picture of the Jackal and the Crow, a picture-based stimulus task. He tells the whole story, and then tells the story from the crow’s perspective. Yashvir had made it clear before being recorded that he was very familiar with the story, which is noticeable, as he notably provides lengthy descriptions and narrations. The recording was made at Uma Homestay in Rakchham village.
Date:
March 7, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bhupender Singh narrates the Jackal and the Crow
Bhupender describes each picture of the Jackal and the Crow, a picture-based stimulus task. He tells the whole story, and then tells the story from the crow’s perspective. The recording was made at his home in Rakchham village.
Date:
March 7, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Ram Kumar narrates the Jackal and the Crow
Ram describes each picture of the Jackal and the Crow, a picture-based stimulus task. He tells the whole story, and then tells the story from the fox’s perspective. The recording was made at Amar Guest House in Chhitkul village.
Date:
March 9, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Jagdish Chander narrates the Jackal and the Crow
Jagdish Chander describes each picture of the Jackal and the Crow, a picture-based stimulus task. He tells the whole story, and then tells the story from the fox’s perspective. Before being recorded, Jagdish mentioned that he was already familiar with the story. The recording was made at Jagdish's home in Chhitkul village, with a splendid view of Thola peak.
Date:
March 9, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Madan Singh Negi narrates the Jackal and the Crow
Madan Singh Negi describes each picture of the Jackal and the Crow, a picture-based stimulus task. He tells the whole story, and then tells the story from the jackal’s perspective. The recording was made at Amar Guest House in Chhitkul village.
Date:
March 9, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Seema Devi narrates the Jackal and the Crow
Seema describes each picture of the Jackal and the Crow, a picture-based stimulus task. She tells the whole story, and then tells the story from the jackal’s perspective. Before being recorded, Seema mentioned that she was familiar with the story. The recording was made at her home at the very beginning of Rakchham village.
Date:
March 10, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about Bimla Devi's daily activities
Bhajan Dass asks Bimla about her daily activities during the four seasons. The interview-like quality of this recording provides useful examples of interrogatives. The recording was made at their home in Rakchham village, right after a period of heavy snowfall.
Date:
March 7, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about climate change and snowfall
Bhupender and Ayala discuss how they have experienced climate change over the past few years in Rakchham village. The recording was made at their home in Rakchham village, following a period of heavy snowfall.
Date:
March 7, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about the Panchayat
Arvind and Kahan discuss the Panchayat, the village leadership that runs government programs in Chhitkul village, and what it has achieved. Arvind is a current member of the Panchayat, while Kahan is a former member. The recording was made at Amar Guest House in Chhitkul.
Date:
April 12, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about the Dhumti road
Rajesh Kumar Thakur and Bhag Singh Negi discuss the Dumti road, which was being built at the time. The road will connect Chhitkul to Dumti, located closer to the border with China (Tibet). Dumti will serve as a military post. The road is the result of recurring tensions between India and China. The recording was made in front of Rajesh's house in Chhitkul village.
Date:
April 13, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about Santan and Savitri's schedules
Santan and Savitri discuss what they were doing in the village and their plans for the week. The recording was made in Rakchham village, nearby the main temple.
Date:
May 27, 2019
Creator:
Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System:
The UNT Digital Library