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Description of making épob

Description: Aijoni Medok demonstrates the process of making épob, a medicine that is added to apong (rice beer). Leaves of medicinal plants including ríkom, injari, and tiːné anné are dried and pounded in kiːpar (large mortar and pestle). Then, the mixture is formed into balls and dried in the sun. Finally, these balls are squeezed with hands, and the powder is spread in the apong and mixed into the grains used to make apong.
Date: October 15, 2022
Duration: 1 minute 31 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Traditional narrative about monkey tricks

Description: Purnima Medok tells a traditional narrative about an elderly couple who meet a troop of monkeys while planting taro in a field. The monkeys advise the couple that the taro tubers had to be boiled first, peeled, sweetened, and covered with leaves before putting into the soil. They followed the monkeys' instructions and the troop came again to check on the taro. That night, the monkeys took the responsibility of looking after the planted taro. Taking advantage of the situation, the monkeys ate th… more
Date: October 15, 2022
Duration: 3 minutes 45 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Conversation about rice cultivation and harvest

Description: Menoka, Monji, and Purnima discuss their paddy fields, chores, dishes they are preparing, and what they plan to buy at the market. The older women describe changes in crops and food over time, expressing concern about the climate, overall crop yield and quality, and the youth's general lack of knowledge of traditional agricultural practices.
Date: October 15, 2022
Duration: 4 minutes 41 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of tea plantation methods, part 1

Description: Bipul Medok describes how his tea plantation was established in 2016. He says the saplings reached maturity after 1.5 years and now produce tea leaves weekly. He cultivates varieties of tea including TS 520 and TS 22 on 12 bighas (~7.5 acres) of land and pays laborers daily.
Date: October 15, 2022
Duration: 2 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of tea plantation methods, part 2

Description: Bipul Medok describes the fertilizers and pesticide methods used on his tea plantation including urea and MOP (potassium chloride). In addition to tea, he grows siris amíng, neem, and black pepper plants.
Date: October 15, 2022
Duration: 2 minutes 08 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of tea plantation methods, part 3

Description: Bipul Medok describes the functions of the siris trees planted between tea plants. They support the black pepper plants' vines, and produce leaves which are are used as an organic fertilizer for the tea plants. He says the wood of the siris tree can also be used as firewood, and may be suitable for making furniture.
Date: October 15, 2022
Duration: 1 minute 05 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of separating husks from paddy leaves

Description: Purnima Medok demonstrates how to separate the husks from paddy leaves and describes the cultivation process. She says the paddies are sown during the month of ahar (June). After harvesting, the men carry the paddy to the kumsung (a house to keep the harvest). Next, the paddy leaves are separated through the process demonstrated here before it can be dried and later milled. They grow multiple rice varieties including bor zangiya, bora sokua, and ampi. She explains that mixing varieties together… more
Date: October 15, 2022
Duration: 3 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of a family farm

Description: Obawati Doley describes her family's paddy field which covers about 6-7 bighas (~4 acres) outside Mukoli Potar village. She lists the crops growing (pirmen jangiya, ampi, malbug, dumuang), the trees planted in the field, and the crops seen on neighboring farms like agotiyang aam. When asked if the younger generation is keen on farming, she explains that the few who could not further their studies tend to resort to farming as a source of income. The paddy field also includes markati, kojer, rinj… more
Date: October 16, 2022
Duration: 2 minutes 57 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of a family farm

Description: Obawati Doley describes her family's paddy field which covers about 6-7 bighas (~4 acres) outside Mukoli Potar village. She lists the crops growing (pirmen jangiya, ampi, malbug, dumuang), the trees planted in the field, and the crops seen on neighboring farms like agotiyang aam. When asked if the younger generation is keen on farming, she explains that the few who could not further their studies tend to resort to farming as a source of income. The paddy field also includes markati, kojer, rinj… more
Date: October 16, 2022
Duration: 3 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of making pitang oying

Description: Joya Medok Doley describes the process of making pitang oying, a traditional dish of the Mising community made with rice and chicken. She begins by washing the rice with water. After washing, a small amount of water is left so the grains expand. She then peels ginger and garlic. Black pepper and chilies should be added based on the amount of curry that is being made. Then, she removes the soaked rice and pounds it with a mortar and pestle. The rice is pounded till it becomes grainy. The hen is … more
Date: October 12, 2022
Duration: 7 minutes 18 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of making pitang oying

Description: Joya Medok Doley describes the process of making pitang oying, a traditional dish of the Mising community made with rice and chicken. She begins by washing the rice with water. After washing, a small amount of water is left so the grains expand. She then peels ginger and garlic. Black pepper and chilies should be added based on the amount of curry that is being made. Then, she removes the soaked rice and pounds it with a mortar and pestle. The rice is pounded till it becomes grainy. The hen is … more
Date: October 12, 2022
Duration: 7 minutes 15 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of making yumrang oying

Description: Joya Medok Doley describes the process of making yumrang or jabor oying. Different types of green leafy vegetables such as tajik, takuk, ombe, mírné koːtung, gurban, and marsang are washed. They have to be rubbed together and rinsed thoroughly. Once the wok is hot, mustard oil is put in there. Once hot, we add panch phoran and onions. A ground mixture of chili, garlic, and onions is added. Any meat can be added. Here, we can see local chicken, which is bred at home, is being cooked. Then, salt … more
Date: October 12, 2022
Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of making yumrang oying

Description: Joya Medok Doley describes the process of making yumrang or jabor oying. Different types of green leafy vegetables such as tajik, takuk, ombe, mírné koːtung, gurban, and marsang are washed. They have to be rubbed together and rinsed thoroughly. Once the wok is hot, mustard oil is put in there. Once hot, we add panch phoran and onions. A ground mixture of chili, garlic, and onions is added. Any meat can be added. Here, we can see local chicken, which is bred at home, is being cooked. Then, salt … more
Date: October 12, 2022
Duration: 1 minute 58 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of shooing birds from paddies

Description: Raju Doley describes the rope that can be seen surrounding the paddy field, called aríg péttang ménnané, which is used to shoo away birds that come to eat the paddy. He says that,normally, they would shout "Hai hai" while swinging the rope to scare the birds away, but, when farmers are drinking, they might say "Sou sou!"
Date: October 16, 2022
Duration: 33 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of preparing catfish

Description: Chandrakanta Doley describes how borali ongo (catfish) is prepared. He starts by picking out some threadlike filament from the fish, explaining these parts are hard to digest because of their plasticity. He says borali ongo goes well with elephant apple.
Date: October 16, 2022
Duration: 2 minutes 45 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of preparing catfish

Description: Chandrakanta Doley describes how borali ongo (catfish) is prepared. He starts by picking out some threadlike filament from the fish, explaining these parts are hard to digest because of their plasticity. He says borali ongo goes well with elephant apple.
Date: October 16, 2022
Duration: 2 minutes 59 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of a traditional house interior

Description: Rebot Pegu describes the interior of a traditional family home in Ratanpur village which is built on raised platforms. Méram, the lowest platform made of mud and wood, is where food is cooked. It is cleaned every day. Pérab, the hanging platform made of bamboo, is where dried fish and meats are smoked. Rébbong, another hanging platform, is used to store large items like earthen pots or épo, a traditional platelike utensil made of bamboo which separates husks from grains. Ríːsíng, the open space… more
Date: October 16, 2022
Duration: 1 minute 48 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of weaving baskets

Description: Dipok Kumar Doley describes the process Rebot Pegu follows while weaving a bamboo basket called pétum. First, bamboo is sliced thinly using a katok (knife) or matsíg (sharp object), and then the strips are woven together. These baskets are used as containers for storage (of amli-péli, amrong, apong, or paan), transportation, or as enclosures for hens and ducks. He says pétum weavers have to be swift, and they have to know the method of arranging the thinly sliced bamboo to make a beautiful, han… more
Date: October 16, 2022
Duration: 2 minutes 13 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of weaving baskets

Description: Dipok Kumar Doley describes the process Rebot Pegu follows while weaving a bamboo basket called pétum. First, bamboo is sliced thinly using a katok (knife) or matsíg (sharp object), and then the strips are woven together. These baskets are used as containers for storage (of amli-péli, amrong, apong, or paan), transportation, or as enclosures for hens and ducks. He says pétum weavers have to be swift, and they have to know the method of arranging the thinly sliced bamboo to make a beautiful, han… more
Date: October 16, 2022
Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of making potika

Description: Chandrakanta Doley describes the process of making potika along with Dipok Kumar Doley and Obawati Doley. First, jaggery is melted, and then épob (medicinal herb mixture) is sprinkled in. They note how potika is consumed locally and in other areas, observing it is often over-consumed. Chandrakanta Doley warns about low-quality potika made by burning sandals and clothes, instead recommending ones made at home or bought from trusted villagers. This is because low-quality potika is associated with… more
Date: October 16, 2022
Duration: 5 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of making potika

Description: Chandrakanta Doley describes the process of making potika along with Dipok Kumar Doley and Obawati Doley. First, jaggery is melted, and then épob (medicinal herb mixture) is sprinkled in. They note how potika is consumed locally and in other areas, observing it is often over-consumed. Chandrakanta Doley warns about low-quality potika made by burning sandals and clothes, instead recommending ones made at home or bought from trusted villagers. This is because low-quality potika is associated with… more
Date: October 16, 2022
Duration: 5 minutes 29 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of a traditional house exterior

Description: Rebot Pegu describes the exterior of a traditional family home in Ratanpur village called sang okum or taléng okum, which is built on raised platforms. He says different types of foundations made of wood and bamboo are required to construct taléng okum, including 5 joːpong to hold up the house and smaller wooden branches placed vertically called pali kutas. He lists the levels: the lowermost is called bénér; the middle is called porpiyang; the topmost where one can sit is called piso. The roof … more
Date: October 16, 2022
Duration: 1 minute 21 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Description of weaving implements, part 1

Description: Krishna Pegu describes the process of using the weaving machine while weaving a traditional garment of Mising women called ege gasor. The garment she is weaving has floral patterns in it, called mosang. The flowers are placed in a pattern called kepson which is designed to seem like the flowers are attached or running in a particular direction. She explains how the parts work together for weaving. Paksang is the white thread attached in the middle of the longer threads, where all the flowers ar… more
Date: October 16, 2022
Duration: 2 minutes 36 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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