Description of preparation for community fishing

The speaker narrates about the preparation for community fishing. In order to go fishing, some twenty or thirty people go to identify the spot. Based on everyone’s opinion, they decided on a place to do the fishing. A day before fishing, some members also go deep to the forest to collect katu, the herb used for fishing. Each member contributes their labor even before the real fishing begins.
Date: March 20, 2020
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of beating the katu herb used in fishing

The speaker describes the process of beating the katu, an herb used in community fishing. Bundles of katu are beaten with a wooden rod to produce juice and bubbles.
Date: March 20, 2020
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of varieties of fish

The speaker identifies the different varieties of fish caught in the community fishing expedition.
Date: March 20, 2020
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of the sanctification ritual

The speaker narrates about earlier times when their ancestors used to built grand house and conduct ceremonies and pull pillars, posts, and big logs to build bridges. Before they start pulling the bridge materials, their ancestors performed a ritual called kaphi-kapaibo. While performing the ritual, the log will be cleaned with different types of leaves from end to end. This ritual is done so that they would carry the bridge materials easily. It is done to ward off injury or to avoid any sickness so that the villagers would reach their destination without any hindrance.
Date: May 30, 2020
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of pulling pillars and posts

This narration is about the practice of pulling logs for pillar and post. The speaker narrates about some accompanying activities like elders beating drum and singing while logs are being pulled in the olden days.
Date: May 30, 2020
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of pulling bridge materials

The speaker narrates about the practice of pulling big logs to build a bridge. This practice was passed down from many generations and it is still in practice today. Because this practice has been done since since our ancestors' time, people selflessly take part in pulling big stones and logs. Every villager contributes in this community work.
Date: May 30, 2020
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of community fishing

The speaker narrates about the traditional practice of community fishing in Tharon village called makukha zuanbo. Tharon people do this from time to time during March-April.
Date: March 20, 2020
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song 'Niureng lui Iniu ahuliu tu'

This folk song is about a man who could not win the heart of his lover. The legendary composer of the song is Niureng of Kalalong village. The singer is from Nzau village, Nagaland. This video was recorded by Azanbou Nbung.
Date: December 10, 2020
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
System: The UNT Digital Library