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Description of Changkut festival

Description: 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
Duration: 7 minutes 19 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Changlhakou ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites two versions of the ritual called Changlhakou used for inviting the spirit of the paddy upon the village. 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: May 31, 2012
Duration: 6 minutes 36 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Daaiphu ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Daaiphu used to avoid the anger of the spirits who live in lakes, forests, and fields. 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: May 31, 2012
Duration: 5 minutes 55 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Gamlahlen ritual

Description: Houjahen 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 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: May 31, 2012
Duration: 5 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Hunbol ritual

Description: 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
Duration: 2 minutes 53 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Joulangthoina ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Joulangthoina used for healing a sick person who becomes mad after going to the forest. 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: May 31, 2012
Duration: 7 minutes 12 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Khopichanglhakou ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Khopichanglhakou used for inviting the spirit of the paddy to come upon the village and grant a bountiful harvest. 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: May 31, 2012
Duration: 7 minutes 01 second
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Kilhalho ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Kilhalho used to avert misfortune caused by bad dreams. 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: May 31, 2012
Duration: 5 minutes 32 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Performance of Tuidoithoina ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Tuidoithoina used for sickness caused by visiting water bodies, such as lakes, rivers, or ponds. 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: May 31, 2012
Duration: 5 minutes 18 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Retelling of the traditional narrative 'Lenchonghoi'

Description: 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
Duration: 11 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Retelling of the traditional narrative 'Lenchonghoi'

Description: 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 31, 2012
Duration: 22 minutes 50 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Retelling of the traditional narrative 'Mainouloute'

Description: 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
Duration: 11 minutes 30 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Traditional narrative about a lazy grandfather

Description: 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
Duration: 6 minutes 25 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang

Traditional narrative about Sakhimalte

Description: 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
Duration: 6 minutes 12 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
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