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Performance of Buhthamthoina ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Buhthamthoina. 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: June 3, 2012
Duration: 4 minutes 34 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of Golkhanbol ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Golkhanbol used for healing those who have gone mad. 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: June 3, 2012
Duration: 5 minutes 37 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of Guldoi ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Guldoi used for healing swollen legs and body parts believed to have been caused by the spirit of a snake. 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: June 3, 2012
Duration: 4 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of Khaolangthoina ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites the ritual called Khaolangthoina used 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: June 3, 2012
Duration: 4 minutes 38 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of the ritual song 'Hanla'

Description: Houjahen Haokip performs a ritual song typically sung by warriors to celebrate a victory. 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: June 3, 2012
Duration: 2 minutes 14 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of Thilhahna ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Thilhahna performed when someone dies. 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: June 3, 2012
Duration: 4 minutes 05 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of Thingsieveithoi ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Thingsieveithoi used to heal those afflicted by the spirits of woods and trees. 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: June 3, 2012
Duration: 4 minutes 33 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of Veisiethoina ritual

Description: Houjahen Haokip recites a ritual called Veisiethoina used to heal children born with illnesses or physical disabilities, such as growth delays or curves in the neck or spine. 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: June 3, 2012
Duration: 5 minutes 29 seconds
Creator: Haokip, Pauthang
Partner: UNT College of Information
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