Long, long ago! This creates a thrilling and suspense among the readers right? Because almost all the folk tales or legendary stories begin with that. There was a man called Lengthui. He was born in Phungcham, a village in Ukhrul district of Manipur. He was a well known person in the Tangkhul Naga history. He was not very handsome but …
“He took cautious steps closer to her but she backed away, she rejected her. As he tried again, she jumped to another bark. He tried again and again but she kept flying away no matter how much he followed her around. The trust was shattered. The betrayal ran deep. And they were never to be together for all eternity…” Written …
The Illusion This fable exemplifies the moral: “The grass on the other side of the hedge always looks greener until you see yours from the opposite side”. By Mirinshung Jamang Beyond in time, when the natural bond of communication among creatures were unspoiled, there were two amazing friends, Zaimuk, a bird of the ground, Thingyee a bird of air. Zaimuk …
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“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. …
Babies couldn’t care less about things inside gifts, as they are attracted to colors and rustles of wrappers of the gifts. Likewise, most of us tend to look more at the less significant things, that are the outward manifestations of our real, invaluable and intangible parts of our culture. Like the babies, we are attracted only to what can be …
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 …
