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Conversation about ritual cakes

Description: Chote Tshering and Lama Tshering, two respected lay monks, discuss the ritual cake for the annual ritual of Mrs. Humchung. This ritual cake symbolizes the Lama (teacher), Yidam (tutelary deity), Chösung (religious protector), family deities, and the wrathful form of peaceful Buddha. They are also talking about the origin and meaning of these ritual cakes.
Date: June 11, 2022
Duration: 12 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Conversation about the Sazi Festival in Rakchham village

Description: Sarita and Narayan discuss the Sazi Festival, which takes place every year at the end of March in Rakchham village. The recording was made in the garden of Uma Homestay.
Date: April 11, 2019
Duration: 4 minutes 58 seconds
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Description of being an interpreter in Rakchham

Description: Satender describes his experience as interpreter of the deities in Rakchham village. The recording was made at his second house in Dhangdhangshi, further down Rakchham village.
Date: April 11, 2019
Duration: 7 minutes 50 seconds
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Description of the migration 'gunsaa'

Description: Satender describes gunsaa, the traditional migration to lower (and warmer) places from Rakchham and Chhitkul village that takes place during winter. The recording was made at Satender's second residence in Dhangdhangshi, a place that belongs to Rakchham, down below the village.
Date: April 11, 2019
Duration: 4 minutes 26 seconds
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song 'Aron'

Description: This is a traditional Liangmai folk song composed by legendary Mangaisang of Nsong village. The current song was sung by Rampi of Nzau village.
Date: October 11, 2021
Duration: 7 minutes 24 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song 'Chawa maning'

Description: This is a traditional Liangmai folk song composed by Pasongbou. The current song was sung by Chahotlokbou of Nzau village.
Date: October 11, 2021
Duration: 3 minutes 08 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of annual Hunchung rituals

Description: Mr. Lama Tshering is an annual ritual performer of Hunchung and other households in Thragom, Rinzentangpang, Bamchang, and Ranjung. He has been performing the ritual for past several years. The religious text that they are reciting is the appeasement of the main deities of the Gelugpa sects of Buddhism. Some of the deities they appease are Damchen Dorji Legpa and his retinue.
Date: June 11, 2022
Duration: 12 minutes 50 seconds
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of annual Tshok rituals

Description: Chote Tshering and Lama Tshering, two respected lay monks, recite a prayer for Tshok (feast offering). Tshok offering is part of annual rituals in Thragom village. These offerings are made to Buddha, Bodhisattvas, tutelary deities, dharma protectors, the god of wealth, and deities to bring fortune, success, and a healthier life to the family. This recording was done in the evening after rainfall for half of the day.
Date: June 11, 2022
Duration: 56 seconds
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
Partner: UNT College of Information
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