Description of preparation for community fishing

The speaker narrates about the preparation for community fishing. In order to go fishing, some twenty or thirty people go to identify the spot. Based on everyone’s opinion, they decided on a place to do the fishing. A day before fishing, some members also go deep to the forest to collect katu, the herb used for fishing. Each member contributes their labor even before the real fishing begins.
Date: March 20, 2020
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of beating the katu herb used in fishing

The speaker describes the process of beating the katu, an herb used in community fishing. Bundles of katu are beaten with a wooden rod to produce juice and bubbles.
Date: March 20, 2020
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of varieties of fish

The speaker identifies the different varieties of fish caught in the community fishing expedition.
Date: March 20, 2020
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of the sanctification ritual

The speaker narrates about earlier times when their ancestors used to built grand house and conduct ceremonies and pull pillars, posts, and big logs to build bridges. Before they start pulling the bridge materials, their ancestors performed a ritual called kaphi-kapaibo. While performing the ritual, the log will be cleaned with different types of leaves from end to end. This ritual is done so that they would carry the bridge materials easily. It is done to ward off injury or to avoid any sickness so that the villagers would reach their destination without any hindrance.
Date: May 30, 2020
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of pulling pillars and posts

This narration is about the practice of pulling logs for pillar and post. The speaker narrates about some accompanying activities like elders beating drum and singing while logs are being pulled in the olden days.
Date: May 30, 2020
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of pulling bridge materials

The speaker narrates about the practice of pulling big logs to build a bridge. This practice was passed down from many generations and it is still in practice today. Because this practice has been done since since our ancestors' time, people selflessly take part in pulling big stones and logs. Every villager contributes in this community work.
Date: May 30, 2020
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of community fishing

The speaker narrates about the traditional practice of community fishing in Tharon village called makukha zuanbo. Tharon people do this from time to time during March-April.
Date: March 20, 2020
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of the traditional story 'Chibo nai Chakui racham'

This folk tale is about how humans and animals talk to each other. The story is between Chibo and Chakuipiu ‘lion’ where they try to kill each other.
Date: January 2, 2022
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of the traditional story 'Hinglung racham'

This folk tale is about a war fought single-handedly by one man against one village. The narrator is from Maguilong village.
Date: February 1, 2022
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of the traditional story 'Palung kawipui nai kasapui racham'

This is a folk tale entitled 'Palung kawipui nai kasapui racham' narrated by Mrs. Lamwiniuliu of Maguilong village.
Date: April 21, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of the traditional story 'Zantiuu racham'

This folk tale is a in horror story. The story is about a man who visited the village of his parents-in-law and discovered they are human eaters (cannibals).
Date: April 1, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a short folk song 'Aram ra aram sang-zingnge'

The is an occasional traditional folk song used to address a girl who marries outside her village. It says, at the end of the day, our village is better.
Date: October 21, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of the traditional story 'Nnanah racham'

This folk tale is about a girl who went to the farm and was followed by a ghost.
Date: January 2, 2022
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the folk song 'Santii lui'

The song is about a boy expressing his sadness over the decision of the girl’s parents who offered their daughter to another for wealth. The song is composed by a legendary singer Santiik of Nchangram village. The singer is from Jalukie B in Nagaland.
Date: September 21, 2022
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of the traditional story 'Tasen nou kathiubo racham'

The folk tale is about a girl who married a python and became rich. Following this girl, other parents attempted to marry their daughter to a wild python, but were met with a tragedy. The narrator of the story is from Tedlong village.
Date: January 13, 2022
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a short folk song 'Hung-ho'

This a traditional agricultural song. It refers to a person who is selfish in that she/he works less when she/he works in other’s farm but works hard in her/her own field. The singer is from Taningjam village, Manipur.
Date: October 17, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song 'Tingdui'

This is a Liangmai traditional song by a legendary composer Hungennang. The current song was sang by Mr. Phenlakbou of Thalon village, Tamenglong district, Manipur.
Date: October 18, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Conversation and Performance of a folk song 'Niamning tu saojiu'

This one of the most popular songs of Kaihuii. The song was sang by Mr. Thunphulakbou of Samziuram (originally of Ntu village). The first two minutes of the video introduced about the purpose and ethics of the data collection, and also how the data will be archived.
Date: October 10, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song 'Giansang lui'

This folk song is about love by Giansang of Njeng village. The recording was done at Makhan village.
Date: October 23, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a short folk song 'Chaky kaku hang'

The is an occasional traditional folk song used in time of honoring someone. It says that in higher mansions, there is no lack of wealth and in a deep pond, there is no lack of fish.
Date: October 21, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of the traditional story 'Nnanah racham'

This folk tale is about a girl who went to the farm and was followed by a ghost. The story was narrated by Wichamdinbo Mataina of Maguilong village.
Date: December 28, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the folk song 'Azan dindao makge'

This song is about a person who finds it hard to know himself or his position in the society. The singer is from Maguilong village.
Date: December 28, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song 'Iniu ahuliu'

This is a Liangmai folk song composed by Liangmai folk singer Niureng of Kalalong village. The current song was sung by Wijotniliu of Rienta village. The song was video recorded in Chakha village.
Date: January 16, 2022
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song 'Kaihuii namtu thonbo'

This is a traditional song composed by a legendary Kaihuii. The title of the song is 'Kaihuii namtu thonbo' and sung by Khangkabou Mataina of Maguilong Village, Manipur. The lyrics of the song talks about his personal love for his village.
Date: April 5, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library