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Retelling of "Frog Where Are You?" in Thamlapokpi village.

Narration of "Frog Where Are You?" (Mercer Mayer, New York: Dial Books [1969]) as retold by Shekarnong Sankhil.This is collected as part of the Firebird Anthropological Research project by Sumshot Khular.
Date: 2017
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Discussion about names of months in Lamkang

Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching, Beshot Tholung of Thamlapokpi, and Daniel Tholung of Thamlakhuren discuss the names of the months in Lamkang. He explains how some of the months were named differently by the Lamkang Council, which he finds incorrect and wants them to make corrections. He shares the different names given by people from different villages like the Mantri Pantha, which is different to what he knew. He shares how he requested the Lamkang Kver Kunpun to make the necessary corrections for future purposes. This was recorded during the Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs.
Date: January 2, 2004
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Monologue about the names of the months in Lamkang

Suungnem Bunghon of Leingangching explains how some of the months were named differently by the Lamkang Council, which he finds incorrect and wanted them to make corrections. He was sharing the different names given by people from different villages like the Mantri Pantha, which are different to what he knew. He shared how he requested the Lamkang Kver Kunpun to make the necessary corrections for future purposes.
Date: 2004
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the song "Sonraang khu tha mhei yur chao" at the folk song competition in Thamlapokpi village

Recording of Malhong Sankhil singing Sumphaai and Rangleen song called "Sonraang Khu thah myur ma'oh" during the folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village. The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.
Date: January 1, 2017
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Discussion about crafts apart from weaving

Recording of Shangjing Sankhil of M.Seljol village making a pnaang for tying things. She also makes her own weaving implements for weaving. She is an expert weaver of Lamkang traditional clothes. This recording is part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research project collection by Sumshot Khular.
Date: January 2017
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Reelruu Kardaam

Elders who are experts in traditional songs and young women and men dancers perform the Reelruu Kardaam. Reelruu Dance is a typical dance where the Reelruu, a long bamboo and gourd musical instrument, is played and a special dance is performed with this song. This dance has unique dance steps which only the Lamkangs perform and its one of the old traditional dances that still is unchanged in steps or song. The Reelruul is also very unique, as it is only played by the Lamkangs. This recording was done during Lamkang Naga Kurchuknao Kunpun (LNKK) seminar at Charangching Village.
Date: 2004
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narratives about Shenoi, Cheldep, Chbuphei, and Haikaa

Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching, Beshot Tholung of Thamlapokpi, and Bu Ringo Dilbung of New Chayang tell the story of how Shenoi was kept by the captives. A messenger was sent to bring him with two “dingduu” and on top chilly were tied together to identify he is carrying an important message to convey and no one will disturb him. “Cheldep” thir sun dat pdainu mkuul k’am pii. And today it was kept with the people. Bu Ringo Dilbung tells the story of Chbuphei and Haikaa. They also named the names of some Lamkang heroes, and heroes who have their story with songs ascribed to them.
Date: January 2, 2004
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Personal narrative about family lineage at Lamkang Wangjangloon village

Jangvei Malting from Wangjangloon sharing her family lineage. Relationship with different clan families of Thamshi Khular, Khaltxit Khular, Vomchir Khular, and Khalwar Khular from the generational chronology. This recording is part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research project collection by Sumshot Khular.
Date: January 17, 2017
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Personal narrative about how Christianity came to the Lamkang community in Angbrasu village

This narrative was collected with funds from the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research. Here Thamtik Khullar of Angbrasu village discusses how Christianity was embraced by the Lamkang community in Angbrasu. This recording was made in Angbrasu village.
Date: January 27, 2017
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shetphong Sankhil and Donnu Sankhil discuss their families

Shetphong Sankhil and Donnu Sankhil discussing about their families concerns. This recording was made as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.
Date: January 2017
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of "Frog Where Are You?" by Rengsong Jacob Leivon

Narration of "Frog Where Are You?" (Mercer Mayer, New York: Dial Books [1969]) by Leivon Jacob Rengsong, Bungsingam, and Bungneithang at their house in Thamlakhuren village. Recorded as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research project collection by Sumshot Khular.
Date: 2017
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Laam Laa 'Ani yoo hangsuk ke txvi txvaa mrsaal le'

Angshel Khular singing the Laam Laa called 'Ani yoo hangsuk ke txvi txvaa mrsaal le'. Angshel is an expert trumpeteer amongst the few Lamkang trumpeteers. He is also a known Laapuu singer and dancer. This recording was made in M.Seljol village as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.
Date: January 1, 2017
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of welcome songs and speech

Lamkang Student Union [Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun] opens with prayer, followed by a welcome song by two elders Rengkarnung Leivon and Bunghon Suungnem from Leigangching village. Stephen Sankhil, President of the Lamkang Student Union, made the welcome address and presentation.
Date: 2004
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of How the Village Mantripantha was Named

Mantripukhri was a pond made after Lamkang Thamsul for performing a ritual for the Meitei king to have a baby. When the king had the baby, he came to look for him, but the families thought that the king was looking for him to kill him. So, when they asked the family they answered he went ‘Panthaba chet khre” and they thought it was the name of the village, so that is how the village Mantripantha was named.
Date: 2004
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Inn ksaa laa

A man sings Inn ksaa laa, a song about building a house,”lumen cheen neh”, Inmun Ksii o” and “inluu ee.” He mentioned how a dog was killed, then he told it has to be demonstrated by killing and also in some places where they cannot afford to kill a dog they will perform it with eggs.
Date: 2004
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Discussion on Lamkang Orthography and grammar issues at Thamlakhuren village

Recording of discussion on Lamkang grammar and orthography between Daniel Tholung, Tholung Swamy Ksen, and Sumshot Khular at Thamlakhuren village.
Date: July 2, 2017
Creator: Chelliah, Shobhana Lakshmi
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of "Frog Where Are You?" by Reverend Daniel Tholung at Thamlakhuren

Reverend Daniel Tholung tells the story of "Frog Where Are You?" at Thamlakhuren village.The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.
Date: 2017
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Suulpaar Pher Yenyen neh

Recording of Shilshi Angpol of Wangjangloon singing a snu laa oon "Suulpaar Pher Yenyen neh". It used to be sung by his grandmother Thamchek, Aunt Bongshot, and his mother Bongmuk and sharing how they use to sing in the "arkaa," a platform for singers during the Totlang K'am festivals. This recording is part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research project collection by Sumshot Khular.
Date: January 1, 2017
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Discussion about crafts at Phaaidaam village

Belun Sankhil showing his crafts work of the different Lamkang baskets that he makes. Explaining about the kinds of bamboo and the cane at Phaaidaam village at his house. Belun Sankhil is also a story teller and singer of Lamkang folktales and folksongs from Phaaidaam village. This recording was made in Phaaidam village as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.
Date: January 2017
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Monologue about Totlang dance, dress, and ornaments

Bunghon Suungnem explains the meaning behind Totlang Kam and why they sing a particular song with the dance and also the dress they wear.
Date: 2004
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Discussion of Cheldep

Elders Beshot Tholung of Thamlapokpo, Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching, Shangwar Dilbung of Khuibung, Daniel Tholung of Thamlakhuren, and Beshot Khullar and Sankhil Belun of Phaidaam discuss Cheldep, the Lamkang hero. Cheldep was a young man who was brought by Shenoi. As for Shenoi, we are not so sure, but he was arrested during the war they heard. Sankhils claimed the “Yamluung”, a musical instrument, as their property. But, later the Dilbungs claimed it as Vangkhiin, who is the owner of the musical instrument. They discuss a Dilbung man who was lost during the war.
Date: January 2, 2004
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Puulraang

Beshot Tholung of Thamlapokpi, Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching, and Belun Sankhil of Phaidaam sing in praise of Puulraang for its beauty and the relations that they had with the Puulraang, a bird whose feather is used as a decorative item during the cultural traditional dances in Totlang Kam festival or any other festivities in the community.
Date: 2004
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Personal narrative on the LNBA Mission commissioning

Shetphong Sankhil sharing of his commissioning as a missionary by the Lamkang Naga Baptist Association which is almost 25 years -Silver Jubilee of his mission work. Discussing what can be done to commemorate the 25 years mission work in LNBA field.
Date: January 2017
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Laapii and Laapuu singing at the late Behon Shilshi's memorial stone erection in the first death anniversary at Deeringkhu Chandel

Lamkang Laapii and Laapuu singing during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memory of his late father at Deeringkhu Chandel. Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL participated in documenting the folksongs, dance and stories as part of the language revitalization and promotion work.
Date: March 4, 2014
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library