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Performance of a folk song 'Tase karia'

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 recorded in Chakha village.
Date: January 16, 2022
Duration: 4 minutes 14 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
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Performance of a folk song 'Tingdui'

Description: This is a Liangmai traditional song by a legendary composer Hungennang. The current song was sang by Mr. Phenlakbou of Thalon village, Tamenglong district, Manipur.
Date: October 18, 2021
Duration: 8 minutes 23 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
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Performance of a short folk song 'Chunwibo'

Description: This traditional lullaby is sung for baby boy. It says, do not marry a crooked person, but rather, marry a person who is as smooth as water. The singer is Gumthuiliu of Taningjam village, Manipur.
Date: October 17, 2021
Duration: 17 seconds
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Performance of a short folk song 'Hung-ho'

Description: This a traditional agricultural song. It refers to a person who is selfish in that she/he works less when she/he works in other’s farm but works hard in her/her own field. The singer is from Taningjam village, Manipur.
Date: October 17, 2021
Duration: 52 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
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Performance of a song about a wayward woman

Description: The song is about a man who has an affair with a wayward woman. They will meet in the dark, but will not reveal about their relationship during day. It has the meaning that no one is perfect, but there are some who are worse than others. The performer has since passed away on 22 March 2018 at age 74.
Date: October 3, 2016
Duration: 1 minute 49 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of a song of lamentation

Description: This is a song of lamentation after the village was raided by people from the plains. The singer was outraged, but again he wondered if he goes away to take revenge, his beloved might change her mind. So he gave up the thought of revenge and call on his beloved to leave the village and go to a land where one doesn't have to labor to eat.
Date: July 7, 2019
Duration: 3 minutes 36 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of a village guarding song

Description: Men would guard the village in bygone days. While doing their duty, they sing songs of various themes. In this song, two men who are guarding the village sang to each other expressing what they want to become in life.
Date: July 7, 2019
Duration: 3 minutes 24 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of a war dance

Description: Langmei (Tiang) villagers perform a war dance 'Chari lem'. It was performed when the villager waged war against a neighboring feuding village. The warriors of the village gathered for this dance believing that it would sanctify them and make them stronger, more courageous and more effective while engaging in a fight with the enemy.
Date: October 5, 2016
Duration: 12 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of a war dance

Description: Makui (Liangchi) Villagers perform a war dance, Chariu taobo lem. It was performed in the olden days when a Liangmai village went to war. The able-bodied men of the village gather and move in two rows led by two war heads experienced in warfare using spears, shields and daos. Men will make a polyvocal sound called magubo as they move in circle. Magubo begins in slow rhythm as the men move slowly. Magubo, as well as their movement, will pick up speed and during the peak moment various war cries … more
Date: October 5, 2016
Duration: 11 minutes 49 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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