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Conversation and Performance of a folk song 'Niamning tu saojiu'

Description: This one of the most popular songs of Kaihuii. The song was sang by Mr. Thunphulakbou of Samziuram (originally of Ntu village). The first two minutes of the video introduced about the purpose and ethics of the data collection, and also how the data will be archived.
Date: October 10, 2021
Duration: 8 minutes 32 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
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Description of the practice of khangchu, a male youth dormitory

Description: Youth dormitory played a vital role in village life. It was an institution that maintained tradition and culture of the village. At the same time, traditional knowledge and oral literature are transferred to the younger generation through this institution. The members of a male youth dormitory formed a workforce and defense system of the village.
Date: September 27, 2016
Duration: 14 minutes 31 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Description of village administration

Description: A description of village administration. Smooth functioning of a village life requires certain people to execute certain roles. The two oldest men in the village, known as singko and tingko, provide the mechanism of the social and religious systems. It was their duty to declare prohibitions, taboos, and so on. Kamu, the village shaman, performs funeral for the dead and attend to sick. He would perform all the rituals in the village. Apai, the village council, comprising old men from every clan … more
Date: October 1, 2016
Duration: 5 minutes 05 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Importance of folksongs

Description: A discussion of the importance of songs for communication. Liangmai ancestors used songs to express and convey their feelings and thought. It is a medium to express pleasure and pain, sorrow and joy, spiritual and moral values, and traditional and cultural knowledge. It is a rich form of cultural heritage that contributes towards maintaining the history of the people and plays vital role in connecting generations, establishing cultural identity and helps transmit cultural values, beliefs, knowl… more
Date: September 30, 2016
Duration: 12 minutes 18 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of a folk song about love

Description: This Liangmai traditional folk song was composed by Namsongwi of Nallong village and sung by W. Mathiusongbou of Tudon. The song talks about the love of the composer for his girl.
Date: October 19, 2021
Duration: 8 minutes 07 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
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Performance of a folk song about love

Description: The song was composed by Lungthonbuibou. According to the singer, the village of the composer is not clearly known, but people say he belongs to either Maguilong or Nkou village. The song is about the composer praising the beauty of a girl. It was sung by W. Mathiusongbou of Tudon village and recorded at Tamei.
Date: October 19, 2021
Duration: 9 minutes 46 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
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Performance of a folk song 'Akylong'

Description: This is a Liangmai traditional song by the legendary composer Hungennang. The current song was sang by Mr. Wikendinnang, Makhen village, Kangpokpi District, Manipur.
Date: October 23, 2021
Duration: 5 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
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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
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Performance of a folk song 'Charachuang lui'

Description: The folk song is about a personal experience on war and village life of Charachuang.The singer is from Maguilong village. The legendary composer of the song is Charachuang of Makhianglong village.
Date: July 15, 2011
Duration: 22 minutes 14 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
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Performance of a folk song 'Hinglung lui Nda ahu'

Description: This song is about a boy addressing his lover who follows her parents advice and married another, and also about the life achievement of the singer Hinglung of L. Pabram village. The singer is from Chiang village, Tamenglong district Manipur.
Date: October 19, 2021
Duration: 7 minutes 04 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
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Performance of a folk song 'Iniu ahuliu'

Description: This is a Liangmai folk song composed by Liangmai folk singer Niureng of Kalalong village. The current song was sung by Wijotniliu of Rienta village. The song was video recorded in Chakha village.
Date: January 16, 2022
Duration: 4 minutes 56 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
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