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Performance of an occasional folk song 'Chawang tu'

Description: This is a traditional dance song performed during the traditional celebration of wealth called Zaw hubo. It is usually sung in responsive manner (call and response) by two groups while a dance troupe performs simultaneously or while drinking wine. The singer of the song is originally from Ntu village, but settled in Samjiuram, Nagaland.
Date: October 26, 2021
Duration: 39 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
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Performance of an occasional folk song 'Hey ringa khe'

Description: This is a traditional dance song performed during the traditional festival called Matui ngee. It is usually sung in responsive manner (call and response) by two groups while a dance troupe performs simultaneously. The singer of the song is originally from Ntu village, but settled in Samjiuram, Nagaland.
Date: October 26, 2021
Duration: 27 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
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Performance of an occasional folk song 'Nfi retjiu'

Description: This is a traditional dance song. It is usually sung in responsive manner (call and response) by two groups while a dance troupe performs simultaneously. The singer of the song is originally from Ntu village, but settled in Samjiuram, Nagaland.
Date: October 26, 2021
Duration: 39 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
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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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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 eagle's dance

Description: Tamei villagers perform the eagle's dance, 'Kaleng ponsi lem'. This dance is about the eagle catching its prey. The song sung during this dance talks about lost love, comparing it with the prey of an eagle. The song narrates about the village girls who were married off to rich men of another village by their parents without the consent of the girl. They are compared to the prey of an eagle.
Date: October 5, 2016
Duration: 9 minutes 01 second
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of the folk dance 'Chabonki lem'

Description: Performance of the Chabonki lem dance by Nkou village youths. Chabonki lem means ‘the dance of the youth’, where chabon means ‘youth’, ki ‘house’ and lem ‘dance’. As the name suggests, this dance is performed mainly by youths of a village on special occasion, such as celebration of good harvest or victory in battle. In the present time, this dance is performed during cultural festivals.
Date: October 5, 2016
Duration: 6 minutes 21 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of the folk song 'Santii lui'

Description: The song is about a boy expressing his sadness over the decision of the girl’s parents who offered their daughter to another for wealth. The song is composed by a legendary singer Santiik of Nchangram village. The singer is from Jalukie B in Nagaland.
Date: September 21, 2022
Duration: 13 minutes 29 seconds
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
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Performance of the hornbill dance

Description: Tamah (Piulekluang) villagers perform the hornbill dance. Hornbill is called chareng in Liangmai and the dance performed here is chareng lem ‘hornbill dance’. The dance is an imitation of hornbill’s movement. The hornbill (the great Indian Hornbill) has an integral role in Liangmai folklore. Its beautiful feathers are used as head-dress by both men and women. The traditional knee-length cloth wore by Liangmai men resembles the color pattern of a hornbill, (i.e., black and white).
Date: October 5, 2016
Duration: 9 minutes 17 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 song of a babysitter

Description: When evening sets in, but parents have not yet returned from the field and children are crying, a babysitter carries a child on her back and soothe them in the front yard. Gazing to the direction from where the mother will come, the babysitter pacifies the child by singing these songs.
Date: October 1, 2016
Duration: 1 minute 36 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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Performance of the song 'Thaluankhonang'

Description: Thaluankhonang is one of the legends of Thaluan (Tharon) village. It is said that he was a strong and handsome man. He composed many songs about life, his village, and love. This song describes the beauty of the village. He sang that Thaluan is better than any foreign land. The performance has since passed away on 5 July 2017 at age 71.
Date: September 24, 2016
Duration: 6 minutes 04 seconds
Creator: Daimai, Kailadbou
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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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