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Gothoa nokhorni alari bathi

Description: 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
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Performance of the sideward stepping dance

Description: 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
Duration: 8 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kaimunthinang
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Performance of the war cry

Description: 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
Duration: 8 minutes 52 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kaimunthinang
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Performance of a war dance

Description: 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
Duration: 12 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of a war dance

Description: 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 … more
Date: October 5, 2016
Duration: 11 minutes 49 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of the dance of Phai people

Description: 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
Duration: 5 minutes 51 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of the eagle's dance

Description: 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
Duration: 9 minutes 01 second
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of the folk dance 'Chabonki lem'

Description: 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
Duration: 6 minutes 21 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of the hornbill dance

Description: 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
Duration: 9 minutes 17 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of a folk song 'Kagan tu sa di'

Description: 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
Duration: 1 minute 02 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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