This play is a translation of a play performed by artists of Roop Raag at Rupmahal Theater on February 20, 1966. In Crimson Rainclouds, a Manipuri play from the 1960s, an artist determined to uphold his freedom is torn between his two loves, both only too gentle in their demands, and yet deeply caring. A sensitive man, he chooses art, knowing full well that he lets them down. While Indu would like him to change his lifestyle just a little bit, for recognition and comfort, Keinatombi would be happy to give him the little care and comfort that she thinks he needs for his art. For the time being at least, Gautam would go with her. The play draws on the playwright’s interactions with Ramkinkar Baij (1906-80), the eminent sculptor, with whom she studied in Santiniketan, and who has left behind a whole suite of sculptures and paintings of Binodini. The English translation of the play appears for the first time, followed by the original, now out of print, in both the Bangla and Meitei Mayek scripts; along with stills from two productions of the play and a couple of paintings of Binodini by Ramkinkar Baij, and a self-portrait by …

Lahu narratives, songs, poems, and Bible readings.

Lahu narratives, jokes, and songs.

Lahu music and narratives.

A blessing and sermon about future plans for the Lahu Christian community.

Book of poems and conversations in Garo.

A humorous anecdote about a stolen pipe wherein both the non-smoker and the smoker are asked to fill the pipe to determine the rightful owner.

A humorous anecdote about a stolen pipe wherein both the non-smoker and the smoker are asked to fill the pipe to determine the rightful owner.

A humorous anecdote about asking a Shan man for tobacco.

A historical narrative describing the migration of the Lahu people from Yunnan, China to Burma, and later to Thailand.

A description of how the Lahu developed writing by looking at foreign scripts.

A reading of the Bible, Mark I: 1-17.

A candid conversation with the Lahu.

The Bible story of the widow and the Pharisees. Even though the widow has very little, she offers everything she has to the church. The moral is that everyone should contribute according to their means.

The Bible story of the widow and the Pharisees. Even though the widow has very little, she offers everything she has to the church. The moral is that everyone should contribute according to their means.

A recitation of Lahu poetry.

An explanation of poetic phrases used in Lahu poetry about trees and nature describing the movement of the stars, sun, and moon.

A historical narrative of the Lahu's migration from Burma to Thailand describing how they survived before settling in Thailand by fishing, foraging, and offerings of tea and rice from other Lahu and Chinese villages.

A recording of a phonograph playing gospel readings

A recording of a group of people building a house. They gather the materials, arrange to feed the builders, and discuss how many tiers the house should have. After thatching the roof, they raise the posts and secure the roof to the posts. Finally they build an awning, and the house is complete.

A traditional story about a blind man and a man with a broken leg who were healed by a fortune teller.

A traditional story about how woman got her clitoris during the creation of humans.

A performance of a hymn.

A sermon about a man with seven sons who did not get along. He tells his sons that they will be stronger if they work together. The pastor says this lesson extends to the Lahu people as a whole. This version ends with a song.