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Boro Tones

Description: A linguistic description of Boro tones, specifically in polysyllabic words, including an overview of Boro's phonemic inventory and syllable structure. The authors identify three tones (high, low, and falling), present examples, and discuss the effects of morphology and final consonants on tone. They conclude by comparing the Boro tone system to those of Tiwa and Rabha, and positing directions for further investigation.
Date: April 2006
Creator: Burling, Robbins & Joseph, Umbavu Varghese

Charangching Khorpii Dancers Performing at Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs

Description: Charangching male dancers ready to perform the reel ruu kardaam while the female dancers circles them in dancing during the first Seminar on Culture and Origin of the Lamkangs, organized by the Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun-LKK, at Charangching Khullen-khunkha Village 2006, Chandel District, Manipur, India.
Date: December 1, 2006
Creator: Tholung, Daniel
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