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Conversation and Performance of a folk song 'Niamning tu saojiu'

Description: This one of the most popular songs of Kaihuii. The song was sang by Mr. Thunphulakbou of Samziuram (originally of Ntu village). The first two minutes of the video introduced about the purpose and ethics of the data collection, and also how the data will be archived.
Date: October 10, 2021
Duration: 8 minutes 32 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

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
Partner: UNT College of Information

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
Partner: UNT College of Information

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
Partner: UNT College of Information

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
Partner: UNT College of Information

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
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song about love

Description: This Liangmai traditional folk song was composed by Namsongwi of Nallong village and sung by W. Mathiusongbou of Tudon. The song talks about the love of the composer for his girl.
Date: October 19, 2021
Duration: 8 minutes 07 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song about love

Description: The song was composed by Lungthonbuibou. According to the singer, the village of the composer is not clearly known, but people say he belongs to either Maguilong or Nkou village. The song is about the composer praising the beauty of a girl. It was sung by W. Mathiusongbou of Tudon village and recorded at Tamei.
Date: October 19, 2021
Duration: 9 minutes 46 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song 'Akylong'

Description: This is a Liangmai traditional song by the legendary composer Hungennang. The current song was sang by Mr. Wikendinnang, Makhen village, Kangpokpi District, Manipur.
Date: October 23, 2021
Duration: 5 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song 'Aron'

Description: This is a traditional Liangmai folk song composed by legendary Mangaisang of Nsong village. The current song was sung by Rampi of Nzau village.
Date: October 11, 2021
Duration: 7 minutes 24 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song 'Hinglung lui Nda ahu'

Description: This song is about a boy addressing his lover who follows her parents advice and married another, and also about the life achievement of the singer Hinglung of L. Pabram village. The singer is from Chiang village, Tamenglong district Manipur.
Date: October 19, 2021
Duration: 7 minutes 04 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song 'Iniu ahuliu'

Description: This is a Liangmai folk song composed by Liangmai folk singer Niureng of Kalalong village. The current song was sung by Wijotniliu of Rienta village. The song was video recorded in Chakha village.
Date: January 16, 2022
Duration: 4 minutes 56 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song 'Kaihuii lui Kata maning'

Description: This folk song is about the life of the composer, Kaihui of Niamning. According to the singer, this is the first song Kaihuii composed. The singer is originally from Ntu village, then settled in Samjiuram, Peren district, Nagaland.
Date: October 10, 2021
Duration: 3 minutes 33 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song 'Kaihuii namtu thonbo'

Description: This is a traditional song composed by a legendary Kaihuii. The title of the song is 'Kaihuii namtu thonbo' and sung by Khangkabou Mataina of Maguilong Village, Manipur. The lyrics of the song talks about his personal love for his village.
Date: April 5, 2021
Duration: 7 minutes 08 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information

Performance of a folk song 'Nabom nin lui'

Description: This is a traditional song composed by a legendary Kaihuii entitled 'Kaihuii: nabom nin lui' and sung by Lungsongbibou Nkhapuinamai of Bamriaklong Village, Manipur. The lyrics of the song talks about Kaihuii and his lover.
Date: October 25, 2021
Duration: 8 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
Partner: UNT College of Information
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