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Description of belief systems
Houjahen Haokip, a male speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung) explains the belief of God and the various spirits. He is 85 at the time of recording. The Thadou believed in the existence of both the supreme God who is in control of everything and the various spirits who inflict sickness when they are instigated by human beings who cannot see the spirits with their naked eyes.
Date:
June 22, 2013
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of birth ceremonies
Houjahen Haokip, a male speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung) explains birth ceremonies in Thadou. He is also a speaker of Manipuri. He is 85 at the time of recording. When a baby is born, friends and relatives visit and give gifts. A priest blesses the child and gives them the name of their grandfather, whichever of their grandfathers lived the longest life.
Date:
June 22, 2013
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of death ceremonial practices
Houjahen Haokip describes the ceremonial practices performed when a person dies. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date:
June 22, 2013
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of marriage ceremonies
Houjahen Haokip, a male speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung) explains marriage ceremonies in Thadou. He is also a speaker of Manipuri. He is 85 at the time of recording. The man must approach the parents of the bride with a pot of wine and ask permission to marry their daughter. Then they set a date, and the families offer an animal (often, a mithun) for the ceremony.
Date:
June 22, 2013
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of Thadou village administration
Houjahen Haokip describes Thadou village administration practices. The council of ministers helps the chief or village headman make decisions for the village on issues such as divorce, theft, and announcing news. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date:
June 22, 2013
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Khaolangthoina ritual
Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called khaolangthoina for healing of those who suffer from a sickness. It is for pleasing the spirits who lives in lakes and water bodies. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date:
February 27, 2013
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Tehsedoi ritual
Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Tehsedoi used for healing elderly men. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date:
February 27, 2013
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Aneovei ritual
Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Aneovei used to heal childhood sickness. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date:
February 13, 2013
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Description of Phunsan rituals
Chongkholun Haokip narrates the different types of healing rituals in Thadou. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur, (currently living in Sallbung village), around 90 years old at the time of recording.
Date:
June 9, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Gamlahlen ritual
Chongkholun Haokip recites the ritual called Gamlahlen used for healing the sudden, severe sickness believed to be inflicted by the spirits of the forests. He is a male speaker from Manipur, currently living in Sallbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date:
June 9, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Gamlahlen ritual
Chongkholun Haokip recites the ritual called Gamlahlen which is done for healing the sickness believed to have been inflicted by the spirits of the forests. He is a male speaker from Manipur, currently living in Sallbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date:
June 9, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Gujongmatna ritual
Chongkholun Haokip recites the ritual called Gujongmatna used for catching a thief. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur, currently living in Salbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date:
June 9, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Khaolangvei ritual
Chongkholun Haokip, a male speaker from Manipur, currently living in Sallbung recites the ritual called Khaolangvei.
Date:
June 9, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Leitamlangte ritual
Chongkholun Haokip recites the ritual called Leitamlangte. He is a male speaker from Manipur, currently living in Sallbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date:
June 9, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Leitamlangte ritual
Chongkholun Haokip recites the ritual called Leitamlangte. He is a male speaker from Manipur, currently living in Sallbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date:
June 9, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Tuilangvei ritual
Chongkholun Haokip recites a ritual called Tuilangvei, a ritual for healing sickness caused by the spirits of bodies of water. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur, currently living in Salbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date:
June 9, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Tuilangvei ritual
Chongkholun Haokip recites a ritual called Tuilangvei used for healing sickness caused by the spirits of bodies of water. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur, currently living in Salbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date:
June 9, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Buhthamthoina ritual
Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Buhthamthoina. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date:
June 3, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Golkhanbol ritual
Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Golkhanbol used for healing those who have gone mad. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date:
June 3, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Guldoi ritual
Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Guldoi used for healing swollen legs and body parts believed to have been caused by the spirit of a snake. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date:
June 3, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Khaolangthoina ritual
Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Khaolangthoina used for healing of those who suffer from a sickness. It is for pleasing the spirits who lives in lakes and water bodies. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date:
June 3, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of the ritual song 'Hanla'
Houjahen Haokip performs a ritual song typically sung by warriors to celebrate a victory. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date:
June 3, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Thilhahna ritual
Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Thilhahna performed when someone dies. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date:
June 3, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Performance of Thingsieveithoi ritual
Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Thingsieveithoi used to heal those afflicted by the spirits of woods and trees. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date:
June 3, 2012
Creator:
Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library