“Chum-Sin-Sa is the practice whereby the parents of the bride has to offer certain animals to the groom family for a feast to announce that their daughter is capable of managing the house of her in-laws. Only after these rituals, the mother-in-law hands over the responsibility of the granary and house to the wife of their son.” Chumpha Phanit …
Laa khanganui is a form of beauty contest in our ancient society. It is performed during the seed-sowing festival called Luira, by all unmarried women in the village including teenage girls who have attained puberty. Participants clad in traditional attire with bangles and necklace (kongsang), sing folk songs and walk gracefully in circle. Their mesmerizing bodies and beauties are enchanted …
Tangkhul Women’s Participation in Decision Making, The Past and Today -Dr. Sinalei Khayi Lecturer, Pettigrew College, History Department ‘It was the practice in the past where a special seat was reserved for Mother. This special seat is called Ava Hampam which signifies the importance of mother in the family. No one can take that seat, not even children and guests. …
These gentle folks of hearty laughter and endless mirth Gather this crispy autumn morning of fresh birth To once again share their lives together in a feast Celebrating life and companions returned to the East Simmering in a giant Longpi clay pot mysterious as night An abundance of Raphei chilli powder for a stinging bite Head, tails and all, a …
“Though theoretically the hangva is responsible for the administration of the village among its different clan members, practically all the villagers are involved in the administration as well as in the matter of village defense. The village elders command respect from the villagers while performing the duties of public service as a member of the hangva. Otherwise they are …
Accounts of Funeral in Photographs by Ursula Graham Bower “The graves are hollowed out some seven to eight feet underground. The shaft is large enough to admit a man and a body on a stretcher. This shaft leads to the opening of an underground chamber, into which the body on the stretcher can be passed. These tombs are re-usable. …
Maran Kasa/ Feast of Merit “it was the result of their communitarian spirit. That, it was a sign of not having the idea of greediness but dominated by the spirit of sharing. The rich people had the joy in sharing their wealth with the entire villagers particularly with those who were said to be poorer. They believed that by doing …
Lungko “This year, because of the whims of the weather and pests, there were not enough paddy seedlings for transplanting. Then the neighbours chipped in, they shared their seedlings despite the risk of running short themselves. The different colours, heights and maturity of the paddies is a testament of continuing the tradition and social support system of helping each other …
“In the world where conflict and division, violence and destruction have gripped in we have no other option than to look for some means to negotiate between warring groups and also any means to control the situation. It is in that context of need and search the Tangkhul concept of pukreila becomes important, meaningful and relevant. It is a cultural …
