Laapuu and Laapii singing during the seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkang at Charangching Khullen-Khunkha

A special dance known as the Reel Ruu Kardaam, a traditional Lamkang dance, displaying the traditional jewelry and costume of the Lamkang people, including porcupine quills on the women's dresses and hornbill feathers on the men's.

Young male dancers displaying their dresses and ornaments during the first seminar on "Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs" organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun -LKK, at Charangching Khunkha 2006.

Photograph of Lamber Ksuu Nu leading the dance during the seminar on the Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs at Charangching Village, 2006.

A photograph of Lamkang performers preparing for a traditional Lamkang dance at a festival.

President ANSAM David Langhu and his team arriving at the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen-Khunkha 2006.

A photograph of the performance of a traditional Lamkang dance, displaying the traditional jewelry and costume of the Lamkang people, including porcupine quills on the women's dresses and hornbill feathers on the men's.

Dancers performing in the presence of the invited guests during the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen-Khunkha 2006.

Charangching dancers ending their performance during the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen-Khunkha 2006.

Photograph of the Lamkang dancers with Mr.Norbert Disinang, IAS, Deputy Commissioner Chandel, from right, Mr.Shekarnong Sankhil, Ex.Member of District Council, Mr.Dilbung Ringo, Former President, CNPO, and current Member of District Council-MDC Chandel district along with Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun leaders Shethong Stephen Sankhil,President Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun. The photo is taken during the first Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs, organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen 2006.

Charangching dancers entering to start the performance during the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen-Khunkha 2006.

Photograph of Lamkang Traditional Dancers with Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun leaders ready to perform the dance during the first Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen, Chandel district, Manipur, India.

Armlet worn by a male dancers while dancing known as Kchou, made from Ivory, and the black bag known as Voryaa where a knife is kept.

Leipungtampak dancers as they were coming out towards the playground to perform during the first Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs, organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK, at Charangching Khullen-khunkha Village 2006, Chandel District, Manipur, India.

Photograph of Guest, Mr. Paul Lokho, former President United Naga Council, Mr.Phamhring Sengul, Naga People's Movement for Human Rights-NPMHR, taking their seats during the seminar on the culture and origin of the Lamkangs.

Photograph of group of Lamkang dancers during the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen village in 2006, Chandel district, Manipur, India.

Haar pointed which is worn by a young female dancer during the seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs at Charangching organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun in 2006.

Reel Ruu Kardaam performed during the first Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK at Charangching Khullen, Chandel district, Manipur, India.

Reel Ruu kardaam performed with the guest and dancer's team during the cultural dance along with the dancers performed at Charangching Khullen village 2006, organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK.

Reel Ruu kardaam performed led by Snu Lamber Ksuu with the guest and dancer's team during the cultural dance along with the dancers performed at Charangching Khullen village 2006, organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK.

Photograph of Lamkang traditional dancers performing the Saa K'aai dance giving their respects to the invited guests as they make their way to end the dance, during the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun conference at Charangching Khullen 2006.

Displaying diphuun and saisang during the first seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun -LKK, at Charangching Khunkha 2006.

Photograph of the Lamkang traditional dancers preparing to dance, and some elders who are known as the "Laapuu" are gathered around the sound systems to sing for the dancers. And Mr.Sungnem Bunghon is seen giving instructions to the dancers, during the First Cultural and Origins of the Lamkang, organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun at Charangching village 2006.

Lamkang Dancers Performing the traditonal dance during the seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs at Charangching Khunkha organized by Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK in 2006.