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Historical narrative about the early years of Haflong

Historical narrative about the early years of Haflong
Date: December 26, 2016
Creator: Langthasa, Dhrubajit
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Historical narrative about World War II

Historical narrative about World War II
Date: December 26, 2016
Creator: Langthasa, Dhrubajit
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Personal narrative of St. Agnes

Personal narrative of St. Agnes in Haflong
Date: December 26, 2016
Creator: Langthasa, Dhrubajit
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Historical narrative about forefathers and hunting

Historical narrative about forefathers and hunting
Date: December 24, 2016
Creator: Langthasa, Dhrubajit
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Personal narrative of Derondi Bathari, part 1

Personal narrative of Derondi Bathari
Date: December 24, 2016
Creator: Langthasa, Dhrubajit
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Personal narrative of Derondi Bathari, part 2

Personal narrative of Derondi Bathari
Date: December 24, 2016
Creator: Langthasa, Dhrubajit
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of the traditional narrative Magusha and Jengailuma

This is a traditional narrative Magusha and Jengailuma recorded in Haflong.
Date: December 24, 2016
Creator: Langthasa, Dhrubajit
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Retelling of the traditional narrative Phantau Raja

This is a traditional narrative Phantau Raja recorded in Haflong.
Date: December 24, 2016
Creator: Langthasa, Dhrubajit
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Description of the origin of the Judima festival

A description of the origin of the Judima festival recorded in Halfong village.
Date: December 21, 2016
Creator: Langthasa, Dhrubajit
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Personal narrative of Hemari Phonglo

Personal narrative of Hemari Phonglo, a child in class 2. She describes her school and friends.
Date: December 21, 2016
Creator: Langthasa, Dhrubajit
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
Analytical discussion of orthography, part 4 transcript

Analytical discussion of orthography, part 4

Recording of a discussion at the 2016 Orthography Workshop at Don Bosco, Assam.
Date: December 1, 2016
Creator: Basumatary, Prafulla
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
Gothoa nokhorni alari bathi (open access)

Gothoa nokhorni alari bathi

An article on the child as the light of a family as part pf a souvenir of the Udalguri Girls' HS School published on the occasion of its Golden Jubilee Celebration held on 10-12 Nov. 2016.
Date: November 12, 2016
Creator: Boro, Kiran
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Reduplication in Lamkang

Photograph of a poster presentation about reduplication in Lamkang at the ICOLSI-38 conference at IIT Guwahati, Assam, India
Date: November 12, 2016
Creator: Khular, Sumshot & Chelliah, Shobhana Lakshmi
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the sideward stepping dance

Tharon (Thalon) villagers perform the sideward stepping dance 'malian phenbo'. The dance marks the beginning of Chaga festival. This dance is performed by Liangmai men. The men dance through the village until they come and stop in one designated place.
Date: October 27, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kaimunthinang
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the war cry

Tharon (Thalon) villagers perform the war cry or battle cry, 'Kahoi-hoibo'. It is a war cry or a battle call made by men. Men are divided into four groups and each group takes turns performing the kahoi. This kahoi-hoibo instills a spirit of oneness among men. Kahoi-hoibo is performed while going to war, as well as when performing community works like pulling big logs or rocks.
Date: October 27, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kaimunthinang
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a war dance

Langmei (Tiang) villagers perform a war dance 'Chari lem'. It was performed when the villager waged war against a neighboring feuding village. The warriors of the village gathered for this dance believing that it would sanctify them and make them stronger, more courageous and more effective while engaging in a fight with the enemy.
Date: October 5, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a war dance

Makui (Liangchi) Villagers perform a war dance, Chariu taobo lem. It was performed in the olden days when a Liangmai village went to war. The able-bodied men of the village gather and move in two rows led by two war heads experienced in warfare using spears, shields and daos. Men will make a polyvocal sound called magubo as they move in circle. Magubo begins in slow rhythm as the men move slowly. Magubo, as well as their movement, will pick up speed and during the peak moment various war cries will be made.
Date: October 5, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the dance of Phai people

Langmei (Tiang) villagers perform the dance of Phai people 'Phaimai lem'. This dance is performed by young men and women of Liangmai village during festivals and celebrations. It is a dance of expressing love, joy, and unity.
Date: October 5, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the eagle's dance

Tamei villagers perform the eagle's dance, 'Kaleng ponsi lem'. This dance is about the eagle catching its prey. The song sung during this dance talks about lost love, comparing it with the prey of an eagle. The song narrates about the village girls who were married off to rich men of another village by their parents without the consent of the girl. They are compared to the prey of an eagle.
Date: October 5, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the folk dance 'Chabonki lem'

Performance of the Chabonki lem dance by Nkou village youths. Chabonki lem means ‘the dance of the youth’, where chabon means ‘youth’, ki ‘house’ and lem ‘dance’. As the name suggests, this dance is performed mainly by youths of a village on special occasion, such as celebration of good harvest or victory in battle. In the present time, this dance is performed during cultural festivals.
Date: October 5, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of the hornbill dance

Tamah (Piulekluang) villagers perform the hornbill dance. Hornbill is called chareng in Liangmai and the dance performed here is chareng lem ‘hornbill dance’. The dance is an imitation of hornbill’s movement. The hornbill (the great Indian Hornbill) has an integral role in Liangmai folklore. Its beautiful feathers are used as head-dress by both men and women. The traditional knee-length cloth wore by Liangmai men resembles the color pattern of a hornbill, (i.e., black and white).
Date: October 5, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song 'I kalo lam ming kum'

This song talks about fleeting moments of life. It says, like new buds grow, flowers bloom and whither, so is human. New generation replaces the old one. This cycle of life can be avoided by none.
Date: October 3, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song 'Kagan tu sa di'

The message of this folk song is to strive for goodness, and live for equality. Sharing is very important in village. Villagers share good things as well as bad things, which creates unity. The goal of the village is to pursue goodness.
Date: October 3, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song 'Kaken patsai'

This song is about when autumn comes and the mothers get busy in the field. Young girls look for a child to babysit whose mother is generous.
Date: October 3, 2016
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library