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Dataset for a retelling of the Pear Story: Robert

Description: Dataset generated for a recording of Robert Leivon retelling the Pear Story. A transcription with an English translation, flextext files (from Fieldworks Language Explorer), and accompanying derivative files are included. The speaker was living in Delhi when the recording was made.
Date: January 13, 2009
Creator: Chelliah, Shobhana Lakshmi
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Conversation about the Dhumti road

Description: Rajesh Kumar Thakur and Bhag Singh Negi discuss the Dumti road, which was being built at the time. The road will connect Chhitkul to Dumti, located closer to the border with China (Tibet). Dumti will serve as a military post. The road is the result of recurring tensions between India and China. The recording was made in front of Rajesh's house in Chhitkul village.
Date: April 13, 2019
Duration: 6 minutes
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Partner: UNT College of Information
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Description of the Maang-Sazo festival

Description: Rajesh describes a very peculiar event that marks the beginning of the Sazo festival during Maang. The festival takes place in Chhitkul during the month of January. The recording was made in front of Rajesh's home in Chhitkul village, on the path that leads towards Amar Guest House, at the back of the main temple.
Date: April 13, 2019
Duration: 3 minutes 48 seconds
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
Partner: UNT College of Information
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