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The government offers us new land
A conversation between the Lahu headman and villagers about an offer of land from the government. They debate whether to go see the land and whether they will accept the offer.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Christmas and the New Rice Festival
A description of the festivals and practices surrounding Christmas and the New Rice Festival, and conversations between the Lahu headman and villagers while preparing for these events. They don't work for 3-4 days around Christmas and feast on pork. For the New Rice Festival in October, they also feast on pork. One person suggests slaughtering and eating an elephant, but others say it is not good. The young men look forward to the New Rice Festival to court the women.
Date:
1965
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Courting banter
A conversation between Lahu villagers about courting women and comparing women to baskets.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The three lazy men and the princess (Version I)
A traditional story about three travelling merchants (the lazy men) who meet a princess in a lake. They debate which of them should marry her.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The recent disharmony in our village, part 1
A description of conflict in a Lahu village.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of a hymn
A performance of a hymn.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Candid conversation: building an airstrip
A conversation between Lahu villagers while preparing to record. They are told to speak up and to think before they speak.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
We sinners are like pigs
A sermon from the pastor of Shatodo village about sin and forgiveness.
Date:
1965
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Laying up riches in heaven
A sermon about preparing for heaven with good deeds (rather than wealth).
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of the hymn 'Changeless Jesus'
A performance of a hymn about Jesus.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Resurrection of a barking deer and fulfilment of a prophecy
A traditional story about a married couple who seek advice from a fortune teller after finding a barking deer that runs away.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Shan-Lahu anecdote
A humorous Shan-Lahu anecdote.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The stupid son-in-law and the bonze
A traditional story about a man and a monk who find a barking deer.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Father-in-law's cold rice
A humorous anecdote about a hunter who trapped a bear with his son-in-law.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of the song 'Dawn breaks over the weary travellers'
A performance of a hymn.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The son-in-law, the red ants, and the rice packet
A humorous anecdote about a father and son-in-law hunting porcupines together.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The empty coconuts
A humorous anecdote about a misunderstanding on the road.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of the hymn 'God keeps me company'
A performance of a hymn about loneliness.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The merchant and the widow's daughter
A traditional story about a traveling trader trying to trick a widow.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A liar 'kills' a bear and a mountain goat
A humorous anecdote about a man and his wife hunting.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Lahu sells wasp larvae to a Shan
A humorous anecdote about selling wasp larvae to a Shan man.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The three lazy men and the princess (Version II)
A traditional story about three traveling merchants (the lazy men) who meet a princess in a lake. They debate which of them should marry her. In this version, it is revealed that the man who rescued the princess from the lake will marry her.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Church service
A recording of a Lahu church service including hymns and sermon given by a Karen preacher in Huey Tat village. The sermon is about sin and the importance of forgiveness.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Discussion of Lahu customs; hill life vs. life in the plains
A description of social customs in Lahu villages comparing plains and hill villages. They discuss marriage customs, how the New Rice festival is celebrated by animists and Christian Lahus, and compare their customes to other groups like the Shan, Akha, and Wa.
Date:
[1965,1966,1970,1977]
Creator:
Matisoff, James A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library