Degree Department

Political History of the Garos of Goalpara-Kamrup of Assam (open access)

Political History of the Garos of Goalpara-Kamrup of Assam

Book about the political history of the Garo people describing British colonization and relations to neighboring groups.
Date: 2012
Creator: Sangma, Milton S.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song about family and village life

The song talks about glory and praise for his family and village. This folk song was composed by Rengsunnang of Katang village and sung by Lungsongbibou Nkhapuinamai.
Date: January 18, 2012
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song about hardship 'Chawa lung'

This folk song talks is about a sadness and difficulty faced by Kaihuii in his life. This Liangmai folk song was composed by Kaihuii of Niamning village and sung by Lungsongbibou of Bamreklong village.
Date: January 18, 2012
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song about life in Nchangram village

This folk song was composed by Baloing of Nchangram village and sung by Lungsongbibou Nkhapuinamai. The song talks about love and victory in the life of Baloing.
Date: January 18, 2012
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song about life in Singra village

This folk song was composed by Hungennang of Singra village and sung by Lungsongbibou Nkhapuinamai. The song talks about love, victory, and failure in the composer's life.
Date: January 18, 2012
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song about love 'Chawa maning'

This folk song was composed by Marankhiung of Nheng village and sung by Lungsongbibou Nkhapuinamai. The song talks about love associated with the life of Marankhiung and his woman.
Date: January 18, 2012
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song about unrequited love

This folk song was composed by Niureng of Kalalong village and sung by Lungsongbibou Nkhapuinamai. The song talks about a man who failed to win his lover’s heart.
Date: January 18, 2012
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song 'Ndah khangnah dao'

This Liangmai traditional folk song was composed by Hiilung of Longdi Npa village and sung by Lungsongbibou Nkhapuinamai of Bamreklong.
Date: January 18, 2012
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song 'Ndah liunah dao'

This is a Liangmai folk song composed by Lungthonbui and sang by Lungsongbou Nkhapuinamai of Bamreklong (Ileng). The village of the composer is not clearly known. According to Lungsongbibou Nkhapuinamai, some say he belongs to Nkou village, some say Zami village, still others say Maguilong. Some said he did not have a proper village, as he kept migrating to different villages.
Date: January 18, 2012
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of rituals in Koide village

Thaio describes how rituals were organized and conducted in Koide village in the past.
Date: May 1, 2012
Creator: Veikho, Sahiinii
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

The migration story of the Nagas

A historical narrative about the migration routes taken by the Naga tribes in the past.
Date: May 1, 2012
Creator: Veikho, Sahiinii
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative about how rice cultivation came to Koide village

A legend about how humans got the first seed to start rice cultivation.
Date: May 1, 2012
Creator: Veikho, Sahiinii
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative of Liipeiru

A tragic story about how Liipeiru was treated poorly by her stepmother.
Date: May 1, 2012
Creator: Veikho, Sahiinii
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative of Roh

This is a famous legend about the life of the great grandfather Roh.
Date: May 1, 2012
Creator: Veikho, Sahiinii
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative of the Ziilai brothers of Koide village

A traditional narrative about how the Ziilai brothers, two orphans, were treated by the villagers, and how the villagers were rewarded based on how they treated the two orphans.
Date: May 1, 2012
Creator: Veikho, Sahiinii
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of the traditional narrative 'Lenchonghoi'

Phalthing Haokip tells the story of a beautiful lady called Lenchonghoi who lived with her seven brothers. In the story, a wicked man called Khalbompu tries to take away Lenchonghoi to be his wife. She is from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), and speaks Manipuri in addition to Thadou. She is around 83 years old at the time of recording.
Date: May 2, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of the traditional narrative 'Mainouloute'

Phalting Haokip tells a traditional narrative about Mainouloute. In this story, a family gets fruits from their garden and their family members transform into birds. She is a female Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 83 years old at the time of recording.
Date: May 2, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song 'Tudon sing'

This Liangmai folk song was composed by Songkambou of Tudon village and sung by Kiwangbou.
Date: May 20, 2012
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative about a lazy grandfather

Joujam Haokip tells the traditional narrative 'Thasie pute' about a lazy grandfather and his grandson. She is a literate female Thadou speaker from Lhanjang village in Churachandpur district, Manipur. She is among the youngest Thadou storytellers, around 18 years old at the time of recording.
Date: May 22, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative about Chingnu and Helen

Joujam Haokip tells the love story of Chingnu (a girl) and Helen (a boy). She is a female Thadou speaker from Churachandpur district, Manipur, around 80 years old at the time of recording.
Date: May 22, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative about Khupting and Ngambom

Veninei Haokip tells the immortal love story of two lovers, Khupting and Ngambom. She is a female Thadou speaker from Lambung village in Tamenglong district of Manipur, around 80 years old at the time of recording.
Date: May 22, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional narrative about Sakhimalte

Joujam Haokip tells the traditional narrative 'Sakhimalte' involving deer meat. She is a female Thadou speaker from Lhanjang village in Churachandpur district, Manipur. She is among the youngest Thadou storytellers, around 18 years old at the time of recording.
Date: May 22, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of Hunbol ritual

Houjahen Haokip performs a ritual called Hunbol used for health and prosperity. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording.
Date: May 30, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of Changkut festival

Houjahen Haokip describes the activities and rituals of the Changkut festival which celebrates the paddy and harvest. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording.
Date: May 31, 2012
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library