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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

Personal narrative about working with the Lamkang Naga Baptist Association

Shangriyom Sankhil of Phaaidam village sharing the work as the first women promoter of the Lamkang Naga Baptist Association-LNBA.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, Tony
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of "Paam Laa" at the Lamkang folk song competition

Thamring Shilshi singing Paam Laa in the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlakpokpi village.This recording was made in Thamlapokpi 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 Reelruu-laa

Elders who are experts in traditional songs and dance, including Beshot Tholung of Thamlapokpi, Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching, Shangwar Dilbung of Khuibung, and Beshot Khullar of Phaidaam perform the Bamboo Instrument Song [reelruu-laa]. The “Reelruu” is a musical instrument made with a long bamboo and gourd and played for specific dance steps which are performed with this song. This recording was done during Lamkang Student Union [Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun] semimar at Charangching village.
Date: 2004
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cooking Traditional Steamed Rice for First Death Anniversary

Lamkang traditonal steamed rice, kakklap, in Lampaa after the cooking in Ngaan ruh at the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deerignkhu
Date: March 4, 2014
Creator: Khular, Sumshot
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Discussion about talking on the phone

Shetphong Sankhil and Donnu Sankhil discusses telephone calls. 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

Performance of Khujin Laa

This performance features Elders from various villages who are experts in traditional songs, stories and dancers from different villages who are invited to perform at the seminar, including Beshot Thulong of Thamlapokpi, Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching, Shangwar Dilbung of Khuibung. “Khujin Laa” is the song which is sung at the end of the dancing. The song itself talks about the fall of the dusk and as the birds and animals are heeding to their nests and homes and we humans calling the neighbors to go home from the field.
Date: 2004
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of dance steps

Elders who are experts in traditional songs and dance, including Beshot Tholung of Thamlapokpi, Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching, Shangwar Dilbung of Khuibung, and Beshot Khullar of Phaidaam, give instructions to the dancers on the dance steps [kardaam] in the Charangching Khullen village.
Date: January 2, 2004
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shetphong Sankhil announcing to the community members for the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlapokpi

Recording of Shetphong Sankhil extending invitation to the community members to gather inside the hall as the Lamkang folk song competition was about to begin. Marting Tholung conducts the program as its leader. Malhong Sankhil here seen showing briefly the traditional ornaments before the commencement of the competition to Tony Khular. 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

Shomshot Tholung singing Reelruh song during the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlapokpi Village

Recording of Shomshot Tholung singing Reelruh song during the Lamkang 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 & Khular, Tony
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Monologue about the sound of the trumpet and the Chakhei harvest

Bunghon Suungnem of Leingangching explains how the trumpet is sounded to convey different messages to the community members. He also shares how the process of Chakhei harvest is done.
Date: 2004
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library