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Conversation about Saihriem villages

Description: Chungpu Chongloi, Kimpi Chongloi, and Gunjanei Vaiphei discuss the different villages they have lived in over the years. They are Saihriem elders in their 80s at the time of recording.
Date: August 17, 2012
Duration: 19 minutes 59 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of ghosts and spirits

Description: Bahpu Saihriem describes the belief of the Saihriems in the existence of ghosts and spirits. He says that the Saihriems believed in different types of ghosts: some are tall, while others are short, and some ghosts have popping eyes that frighten the people who see them. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Duration: 2 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of Phunsan rituals

Description: Chongkholun Haokip narrates the different types of healing rituals in Thadou. He is a male Thadou speaker from Manipur, (currently living in Sallbung village), around 90 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 9, 2012
Duration: 2 minutes 01 second
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of Rongmei ceremonies

Description: Banbuna Gangmei describes the traditional ceremonies of the Rongmei in the presence of other elders of Ngaselong village in Lakhipur subdivision of Cachar, Assam. He is 60 years old at the time of recording.
Date: November 15, 2013
Duration: 33 minutes 58 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of Rongmei traditional religion

Description: Gaingamlungpou, a native speaker of Rongmei, describes the traditional religion of the Rongmei. He is a resident of Ngaselong village in the Lakhipur subdivision of Cachar district of Assam. He is 67 years old at the time of recording.
Date: November 15, 2013
Duration: 5 minutes 36 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of Saihriem cultivation practices

Description: Bahpu Saihriem describes the traditional cultivation practices of the Saihriems. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Duration: 54 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of Saihriem death ceremonies

Description: Chungpu Chongloi describes Saihriem death ceremonies. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam, around 85 years old at the time of recording.
Date: August 17, 2012
Duration: 16 minutes 05 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of Saihriem healing rituals

Description: Bahpu Saihriem describes the traditional Saihriem healing rituals practiced by their forefathers. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Duration: 2 minutes 37 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of Saihriem hunting practices

Description: Bahpu Saihriem describes the traditional hunting practices of their forefathers. Now, such hunting practices are no longer used, especially after they have come to live in the plains of Assam. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Duration: 3 minutes 19 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of Saihriem religious ceremonies, part 1

Description: Chungpu Chongloi describes Saihriem religious ceremonies. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam, around 85 years old at the time of recording.
Date: August 17, 2012
Duration: 2 minutes 23 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of Saihriem religious ceremonies, part 2

Description: Chungpu Chongloi describes Saihriem religious ceremonies. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam, around 85 years old at the time of recording.
Date: August 17, 2012
Duration: 18 minutes 07 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of Saihriem village administration

Description: Chungpu Chongloi describes Saihriem village administration practices for handling conflict and crime within the village. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Duration: 4 minutes 48 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Description of wine preparation rituals

Description: Bahpu Saihriem describes how wine is made and Saihriem rituals associated with wine. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.
Date: August 17, 2012
Duration: 2 minutes 59 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a Chorei love song

Description: Performance of a traditional song in Chorei. The singer is about 80 years old at the time of recording.
Date: October 14, 2013
Duration: 3 minutes 18 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a modern song about the British

Description: Thangjanei Aimol sings a modern song composed in memory of the British. She is a Saihriem speaker living in Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam, around 65 years old at the time of recording.
Date: August 17, 2012
Duration: 45 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a modern song 'Assam Ram'

Description: Group performance of Assam Ram 'Assam's land,' an original song composed by Sukumar Sakachep.
Date: October 13, 2013
Duration: 3 minutes 48 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a traditional instrument

Description: Performance of a traditional string instrument in Joy Kumar Sakachep's home in Jailen village, Karimganj District, Assam.
Date: October 13, 2013
Duration: 38 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of food dedication

Description: A native priest 'Ochai' dedicates food for the Puja festival in Jailen village, Karimganj District, Assam.
Date: October 13, 2013
Duration: 41 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of Gamlahlen ritual

Description: Chongkholun Haokip recites the ritual called Gamlahlen used for healing the sudden, severe sickness believed to be inflicted by the spirits of the forests. He is a male speaker from Manipur, currently living in Sallbung village, around 95 years old at the time of recording.
Date: June 9, 2012
Duration: 7 minutes 07 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of Joulangvei ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip performs a ritual called Joulangvei used for healing breast pain or for madness with a group. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung), around 80 years old at the time. He also shows the clay pieces used in the ritual.
Date: June 2, 2012
Duration: 11 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of Khaolangthoina ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called khaolangthoina for healing of those who suffer from a sickness. It is for pleasing the spirits who lives in lakes and water bodies. He is a Thadou speaker from Manipur (currently living in Lambung village), around 80 years old at the time of recording. He was thought to be the only living Thadou priest in Lambung village at the time.
Date: February 27, 2013
Duration: 3 minutes 34 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of Khaolangvei ritual

Description: Chongkholun Haokip, a male speaker from Manipur, currently living in Sallbung recites the ritual called Khaolangvei.
Date: June 9, 2012
Duration: 6 minutes 31 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information
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