Munin Basumatary is an assistant teacher who speaks Bengali, Hindi, English, and Assamese in addition to Boro, 47 years old at the time of recording. He discusses how the flood has retreated for the past two years. He discusses how the population was impacted by inaccessible rainfall. He claims that the Dhemaji area is renowned for its flooding. He claimed to have witnessed the flood when he was a child. He claimed that they had to wear "gamsa" instead of the uniform long pants to school since they would get wet otherwise. He stated that due to the water, they were frequently unable to attend school. He claims that the flood was so devastating that no one was able to assist anyone who had suffered food or financial loss. Recorded in Gogamukh, Bathoupuri.

Munin Basumatary is an assistant teacher who speaks Bengali, Hindi, English, and Assamese in addition to Boro, 47 years old at the time of recording. He discusses how the flood has retreated for the past two years. He discusses how the population was impacted by inaccessible rainfall. He claims that the Dhemaji area is renowned for its flooding. He claimed to have witnessed the flood when he was a child. He claimed that they had to wear "gamsa" instead of the uniform long pants to school since they would get wet otherwise. He stated that due to the water, they were frequently unable to attend school. He claims that the flood was so devastating that no one was able to assist anyone who had suffered food or financial loss. Recorded in Gogamukh, Bathoupuri.

Retelling of the Pear Story. Recorded in Old Bagbahar.

Personal narrative about migration. Recorded in Old Bagbahar.

Consent and speaker background of Hauva including education, languages spoken, and places lived. Recorded in Old Bagbahar.

Group performance of a traditional song accompanied by traditional instruments.

Group performance of a traditional song accompanied by traditional instruments.

Group performance of a traditional song accompanied by traditional instruments.

Charumohan Rabha tells the traditional narrative 'Bakso Barairi kahini' about how Rabha clans were formed, including the Bakso, Torang, and Lem clans. In this story, villagers offered a girl to the snake king who lived in the hills every year. The main characters are two brothers who save a beautiful girl from being fed to the snake king by cheating him with a banana tree. Finally they succeeded, and the snake king was killed by the villagers. From then on, the villagers lived peacefully without fear. The clans were formed based on the roles the villagers played in defeating the snake king.

Sandesh Bakshaka performs childrens' songs and rhymes 'Jeng Jeng Mai' about insects, 'Sa Ning Tham' used to teach counting, and 'Rel Gari' which imitates train sounds.

Rajkumar Rabha recites childrens' rhymes and jokes about a bird called Sukia and why Rabha people don't have beards.

Group discussion about ongoing language documentation activities in the Rabha community.

Durjudhan Rabha Turo tells the traditional narrative 'Tukhur Sabra' about a dove.

Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Veisiethoina used to heal children born with illnesses or physical disabilities, such as growth delays or curves in the neck or spine. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is a monologue (personal narrative) by Muhammad Awaiz about his village.

This is a monologue (personal narrative) by Muhammad Awaiz about his village.

Akha songs and narratives. Death Rituals V. Continued from Side A. 0-end tshɔ́ ŋö́ ŋö́ ə (tshɔ́ mɔ̀ sjhí xaq naá)