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Description of the sanctification ritual

Description: The speaker narrates about earlier times when their ancestors used to built grand house and conduct ceremonies and pull pillars, posts, and big logs to build bridges. Before they start pulling the bridge materials, their ancestors performed a ritual called kaphi-kapaibo. While performing the ritual, the log will be cleaned with different types of leaves from end to end. This ritual is done so that they would carry the bridge materials easily. It is done to ward off injury or to avoid any sickne… more
Date: May 30, 2020
Duration: 1 minute 11 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Description of pulling bridge materials

Description: The speaker narrates about the practice of pulling big logs to build a bridge. This practice was passed down from many generations and it is still in practice today. Because this practice has been done since since our ancestors' time, people selflessly take part in pulling big stones and logs. Every villager contributes in this community work.
Date: May 30, 2020
Duration: 2 minutes 46 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Description of pulling pillars and posts

Description: This narration is about the practice of pulling logs for pillar and post. The speaker narrates about some accompanying activities like elders beating drum and singing while logs are being pulled in the olden days.
Date: May 30, 2020
Duration: 2 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Description of community fishing

Description: The speaker narrates about the traditional practice of community fishing in Tharon village called makukha zuanbo. Tharon people do this from time to time during March-April.
Date: March 20, 2020
Duration: 1 minute 09 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Description of preparation for community fishing

Description: The speaker narrates about the preparation for community fishing. In order to go fishing, some twenty or thirty people go to identify the spot. Based on everyone’s opinion, they decided on a place to do the fishing. A day before fishing, some members also go deep to the forest to collect katu, the herb used for fishing. Each member contributes their labor even before the real fishing begins.
Date: March 20, 2020
Duration: 1 minute 43 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of a folk song 'Kaihui lui'

Description: This is a song of Kaiguiyang, also known as Kaihui. He is one of the most well-known heroes of the Liangmai. His story and songs are widely among the Liangmai villages. He is also well-known for courting numbers of ladies.
Date: July 18, 2019
Duration: 3 minutes 46 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of a folk song 'Hungenang lui'

Description: This is a song of Hungenang, a legendary figure in Liangmai folklore. He is one of the most popular composers among the Liangmai, and there are many folk songs that are credited to him.
Date: July 18, 2019
Duration: 4 minutes 13 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of a folk song 'Khamping lui'

Description: This is a song of Khamping, a legendary composer. This song talks about his failed relationship with a village damsel. His lover was given in marriage to a rich man of neighboring village by her parents.
Date: July 7, 2019
Duration: 5 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of a folk song 'I lo kani liu to'

Description: This is a song of expressing love between a man and woman. The man says, 'For the one I love I could bring the biggest bull. I can work the whole mountain. What do you say? My fair lady'. The woman responds, 'Oh bachelor! Stop teasing. Do not do as you wish. Do not mention about a bull You don’t have to pay anything. I will come for free'.
Date: July 7, 2019
Duration: 2 minutes 23 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of a folk song 'Hey kenglam lung'

Description: This song is about the beauty of the village. It says that the village is better than any foreign land. The singer appeals to the villagers who have gone out of the village to return to the village.
Date: July 7, 2019
Duration: 2 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Dailiam, Binthu
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Performance of a folk song 'Akiluang tingnai phian kali'

Description: This song laments that things have changed in the village after the singer's beloved (Mungimai) is married off to a foreign man. He sings, 'The sun ray has changed in my village. My land is no longer like the old days. The sound of pigeon has changed. My heartfelt regret is that I could not protect Mungimai.'
Date: July 7, 2019
Duration: 1 minute 32 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of the sideward stepping dance

Description: Tharon (Thalon) villagers perform the sideward stepping dance 'malian phenbo'. The dance marks the beginning of Chaga festival. This dance is performed by Liangmai men. The men dance through the village until they come and stop in one designated place.
Date: October 27, 2016
Duration: 8 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kaimunthinang
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Performance of the war cry

Description: Tharon (Thalon) villagers perform the war cry or battle cry, 'Kahoi-hoibo'. It is a war cry or a battle call made by men. Men are divided into four groups and each group takes turns performing the kahoi. This kahoi-hoibo instills a spirit of oneness among men. Kahoi-hoibo is performed while going to war, as well as when performing community works like pulling big logs or rocks.
Date: October 27, 2016
Duration: 8 minutes 52 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kaimunthinang
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Performance of the dance of Phai people

Description: Langmei (Tiang) villagers perform the dance of Phai people 'Phaimai lem'. This dance is performed by young men and women of Liangmai village during festivals and celebrations. It is a dance of expressing love, joy, and unity.
Date: October 5, 2016
Duration: 5 minutes 51 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of the dance of attaining ten

Description: Dikiuram villagers perform the dance of attaining ten, 'Kariu taobo lem'. This is a typical dance occasionally performed by the Liangmai village folks to praise someone who had attained great wealth, or someone who performed a significant deed. The person whose wealth increased would usually build a traditional grand house 'tarenki' to mark his achievement, and as a sign of joy and pride. To celebrate the achievement, they would throw a great feast and invite the villagers. On this auspicious d… more
Date: unknown
Duration: 10 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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