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Bal Raj Negi's occupations

Description: Bal Raj Negi describes his occupations and experience in horticulture in Rakchham village and his own life before that. It was recorded at the Uma Guest House in Rakchham village, which Bal owns. Since Bal spent most of his time working outside of Rakchham village, he is actually not fluent in Chhitkul-Rakchham. Interestingly, he uses exclusively Hindi in the second half of the recording. From then on, he speaks faster, it is then very clear he is more conversant with Hindi.
Date: 2018/2022
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
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Balbir Singh Negi's experience as a farmer

Description: Balbir Singh Negi describes his job as farmer and what he does during winter time to prepare for the next season's crops. The recording was made very close to Balbir's house, in front of one of the main temple's storage place.
Date: 2018/2022
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
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Conversation about a fire in Rakchham village

Description: Vinod Kumar Negi and Narayan Bhagat discuss the fire incident that took place in Rakchham in 2002 which resulted in a number of houses and part of the temple being burned down. The recording was made at Rupin River View Hotel (inside the restaurant), located at the entrance of Rakchham village.
Date: 2018/2022
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
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Conversation about preserving Chhitkul-Rakchham

Description: Chet and Yashvir discuss the following prompt: "Is the Chhitkul-Rakchham language endangered, and, if yes, what should be done to preserve it?" The recording was done outside at Rakchham's Government Senior Secondary School, where they both work.
Date: 2018/2022
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
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Conversation about tourism in Chhitkul village

Description: Ram Kumar and Bhag Singh Negi debate the pros and cons of tourism in Chhitkul village. Neither of them is directly involved in any business related to tourism, which allows for a frank debate. The recording was made at the Government Senior Secondary School in Chhitkul village, where Kumar is a teacher.
Date: 2018/2022
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
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Description of a local dish 'hɔt'

Description: Gangaa describes and demonstrates how to make a local and healthy dish called 'hɔt'. This dish was chosen because it is healthy and easy to make. The recording was made in Gangaa's kitchen at the Amar Guest House.
Date: 2018/2022
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
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Description of a typical day at work

Description: Ram Kumar describes his responsibilities as a teacher of English and social science (history, geography and civic education), and what he especially likes about his job. The recording was made at the Government Senior Secondary School in Chhitkul village, where Kumar is a teacher. The school is located further down the village, on the river bank, on the road towards the military checkpoint.
Date: 2018/2022
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
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