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Conversation about local customs and traditions

Description: Neeraj and Rajdeep discuss their customs and traditions, debating whether some of them should be preserved or discarded. The recording was made at Umar Homestay in Rakchham village.
Date: May 28, 2019
Duration: 14 minutes 06 seconds
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Conversation about pesticides in agriculture

Description: Balbir and Hardev discuss whether pesticides should be used in agriculture. Balbir suggested the topic, since both participants are involved in agricultural work. The recording was made at Balbir's home in Rakchham village.
Date: May 28, 2019
Duration: 11 minutes 01 second
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Conversation about teaching Chhitkul-Rakchham at school

Description: Raj and Sahdev discuss whether the Chhitkul-Rakchham language should be taught at school. They are members of the current leadership of Rakchham village ('Panchayat'), elected in 2015. The recording was made after a a long meeting with members of the Panchayat at the Panchayat building ('Panchayat Bhawan') in Rakchham village.
Date: May 27, 2019
Duration: 6 minutes 31 seconds
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Conversation about the current economic situation

Description: Nand and Sunder discuss the overall economic situation in India and compare the current situation with that of 5-10 years earlier (2000s). The recording was made in Vinod Kumar Negi's garden in Rakchham village.
Date: May 26, 2019
Duration: 6 minutes 09 seconds
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Conversation about transhumance and climate change

Description: Bijender and Tikam discuss the practice of transhumance, which is when animal flocks are moved to higher pastures at the start of a new season. They are asked whether this practice is still necessary, in light of climate change. The recording was made at Tikam's house (and shop) in Rakchham village.
Date: May 26, 2019
Duration: 7 minutes 18 seconds
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Partner: UNT College of Information
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