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Conversation with a child while he is writing Arabic letters on a wooden writing board

Description: This is a video recording of a conversation between Nazneen Shaikh — a semi-speaker of the Azamgarhi language — and Safwan Shaikh, a native Azamgarhi speaking child. Safwan is practicing writing the Arabic alphabet on a wooden writing board as homework given by his Maulānā of the Madrasāh. Nazneen seems interested in this and keenly observes his writing while making a video of him. She asks a few questions to Safwan and directs him. Safwan — still a beginner — struggles with writing and messes … more
Date: November 13, 2015
Duration: 3 minutes 36 seconds
Creator: Shaikh, Nazneen
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Location: 25.9651000 83.1064000
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Reading of a blessing ritual Smul Kpnaak

Description: This blessing, called Smul Kpnaak, is used by elders to mark significant life events for younger couples. This ritual blessing is to be used by an older person addressing younger people- Sumshot Khular shares the beautiful words here which translated mean: This is the feather for your good health, your long life, your well-being. May you be blessed with many daughters, with many sons, with many crops, with livestock, with wealth and riches. ‎‎May you be blessed with knowledge and understan… more
Date: 2015
Duration: 1 minute 14 seconds
Creator: Chelliah, Shobhana Lakshmi
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Partner: UNT College of Information
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