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Folk Culture
All about Folk Culture and Folk Tales from Manipur

  • Folk Tales - Funga Wari
    Collection of Folk tales from Manipur
  • Legacies of the Khamba-Thoibi classics
    -' cover wide range of art & cultural heritages of ballads, ballets & epics ... '
  • The unbreakable umbilical cord : Maram folklore and Meitei connection
    Yenning-' The Marams hold within their grasp a treasure trove of extraordinary tales ... '
  • The unbreakable umbilical cord: Mao folklore and Meitei connection
    Yenning-' the ancestral homeland from which the Ahom, Meitei, and Naga tribes dispersed ... '
  • The unbreakable umbilical cord: Tangkhul folklore and Meitei connection
    Yenning-' Tangkhul folklore Meiteis origin holds significant insights into historical connection between these two communities ... '
  • Poireiton Khunthok: An Abridged Translation: Part 2
    James Oinam - 2 part series on one of the Puyas (ancient manuscripts of Manipur)
  • Poireiton Khunthok: An Abridged Translation: Part 1
    James Oinam - 2 part series on one of the Puyas (ancient manuscripts of Manipur)
  • The untold story of Koubru Mountain
    Diphiu Prinmai-' The indigenous Liangmai people were the first settlers on Koubru Mountain ... '
  • The legend of Lord Koubru and a Liangmai princess
    Khiubamliu Chawang-' historical connection of Liangmais & Meiteis has always been tangled & connected ... '
  • Folklore and Print Culture of the Rongmeis :: Event Report
    ' Rongmei Scholars' Association (RSA) on 21st of August 2021 at Delhi ... '
  • And That is Why :: Global #e-leikai Book Reading Event
    ' European Manipuri Association hosted a conversation between EMA & L. Somi Roy on 29 June 2021 ... '
  • Book Launch: And That is Why :: Retellings from Manipuri mythology
    ' Author: L. Somi Roy , Published by: Penguin Random House India ... '
  • Wung-Hao of Tangkhul and Possible Chinese Counterpart
    James Oinam - ' connects and puts the opinions of two authors, namely, Mawon Somingam and Vincent Chen ... '
  • Play the Pena !
    Mangka Mayanglambam - ' Did you ever encounter women who play Pena on Lai-Haraoba festival ? No, we do not ....'
  • Khagee Leihao is a gift from China
    Naorem Mohen- ' Meetei and Khagee people have strong historical & cultural relationships .....'
  • Lameithanbi - a myth with geological linkage
    Herojit Nongmaithem- ' citeable myths of Manipuri society that can be scientifically explained by geological knowledge ... '
  • Book Review: Tales of Meitei Proverbs
    James Oinam - ' Author: Sarangthem Bormani , Translated by: A. Tomchau ... '
  • Yubu and Lai Haraoba
    James Oinam - ' descriptive narrative of Da Yu with Manipuri mythic counterpart... '
  • Chayom Thupki (Meetei Philosophy) : Part 12 :: Translation
    James Oinam - ' Author: Makar Luwang , Year of Publication: 1995 '
  • Significance of Manipuri proverbs
    Dr Salam Shantibala- ' Manipuri proverbs as we understood has been associated with many historical incidents '
  • Chayom Thupki (Meetei Philosophy) : Part 11 :: Translation
    James Oinam - ' Author: Makar Luwang , Year of Publication: 1995 '
  • Chayom Thupki (Meetei Philosophy) : Part 10 :: Translation
    James Oinam - ' Author: Makar Luwang , Year of Publication: 1995 '
  • Chayom Thupki (Meetei Philosophy) : Part 9 :: Translation
    James Oinam - ' Author: Makar Luwang , Year of Publication: 1995 '
  • Folklore of Hao communities :: Part 3
    Yarngam Lunglo- ' Nagas should help Meiteis and Meiteis should help Nagas '
  • Chayom Thupki (Meetei Philosophy) : Part 8 :: Translation
    James Oinam - ' Author: Makar Luwang , Year of Publication: 1995 '
  • Folklore of Hao communities :: Part 2
    Yarngam Lunglo- ' Hence from the statement given by the old man, it is Haochongba not Hauchongba. '
  • Chayom Thupki (Meetei Philosophy) : Part 7 :: Translation
    James Oinam - ' Author: Makar Luwang , Year of Publication: 1995 '
  • Folklore of Hao communities :: Part 1
    Yarngam Lunglo- ' This Luirum shawl belong to both Tangkhul and Meitei '
  • Chayom Thupki (Meetei Philosophy) : Part 6 :: Translation
    James Oinam - ' Author: Makar Luwang , Year of Publication: 1995 '
  • Chayom Thupki (Meetei Philosophy) : Part 5 :: Translation
    James Oinam - ' Author: Makar Luwang , Year of Publication: 1995 '
  • Chayom Thupki (Meetei Philosophy) : Part 4 :: Translation
    James Oinam - ' Author: Makar Luwang , Year of Publication: 1995 '
  • Chayom Thupki (Meetei Philosophy) : Part 3 :: Translation
    James Oinam - ' Author: Makar Luwang , Year of Publication: 1995 '
  • Chayom Thupki (Meetei Philosophy) : Part 2 :: Translation
    James Oinam - ' Author: Makar Luwang , Year of Publication: 1995 '
  • Chayom Thupki (Meetei Philosophy) : Part 1 :: Translation
    James Oinam - ' Author: Makar Luwang , Year of Publication: 1995 '
  • Kayada Ningthijaba Lambino : Listen
    Chaoba Thiyam- ' Vocal, Ukulele & Flute : Chaoba Thiyam ; released on 26 July 2018 '
  • Jadugi Mingsel: A Manipuri Snow White
    James Oinam - ' In Manipuri, the verb in 'to comb hair' is literally same as 'to kill hair' '
  • Folklore genres of Meetei community
    Manganleibi Loktongbam - ' tradition of passing the culture, customs, belief system, festivals ... '
  • Kayada Ningthijaba Lambino : Story telling based on Manipuri folk (Pena)
    Chaoba Thiyam- ' Vocal, Ukulele & Flute : Chaoba Thiyam ; released on 26 July 2018 '
  • My short interaction with Penna Donna
    Linthoi Chanu - ' Donna Ngairangbam .. as one of the most prolific young Penna musician '
  • Sandrembi Cheishra: Book Review
    James Oinam - ' Author: Memchaubi ; Year of Publication: October 1993 '
  • Cheirao Ching Kaba and the Double Ninth Festival
    James Oinam - ' The ninth day of the ninth month of Chinese calendar is said to have too much yang '
  • Why the Ngamu Fish?
    James Oinam - ' when the Supreme God asked his son to make man, he made the 'ngamu' fish '
  • Distribution Patterns of the Asian Eye and Folk Mythology
    James Oinam - ' distribution of folk mythology also seems to follow the distribution pattern of Asian eye. '
  • Loktak Folklore Museum aims high to preserve dying practices of fishing community
    Phanjoubam Chingkheinganba- 'Amarjit turn his dream into reality by establishing "Loktak Folklore Museum" '
  • Hingchabi Changba: Possession and Exorcism
    James Oinam - 'Some people born with irregular behavioural traits are believed to be incarnation of evil spirit '
  • Introspecting Some Old Games
    James Oinam - ' the song was a part of a game children used to play '
  • Hiroaki Yokoyama the Japanese pop musician who came searching for Pena
    James Khangenbam - 'renown piano player of Japanese pop music who did sound design cartoon serial- Pokemon '
  • Role of oral history in building communal harmony in Manipur :: Part 2
    Dr Chirom Rajketan Singh- 2 parts on Role of oral history
  • Role of oral history in building communal harmony in Manipur :: Part 1
    Dr Chirom Rajketan Singh- 2 parts on Role of oral history
  • Importance of tribal folklores, its conservation in Manipur
    Gairiangmei Maringmei - ' Tribal folklore has a wide range of stories and mythological legends'
  • The Life Impulses Hidden in our Manipuri Folktales
    Omila Thounaojam - 'The range of immortal folktales...carry with them the best's of life-philosophies '
  • Manipur's contribution to Indian Culture : Manipuri Music :: Part 3
    Laishram Birendrakumar Singh - 3 Parts series on Manipuri Music
  • Manipur's contribution to Indian Culture : Manipuri Music :: Part 2
    Laishram Birendrakumar Singh - 3 Parts series on Manipuri Music
  • Manipur's contribution to Indian Culture : Manipuri Music :: Part 1
    Laishram Birendrakumar Singh - 3 Parts series on Manipuri Music
  • Conversation With Bedabati Lourembam, The Renowned Manipuri Folk Singer
    Omila Thounaojam -'..beauty of the skeleton of our traditional folk song (the soul) must remain intact'
  • Mangka Mayanglambam at ABU Radio Song Festival 2014
    Oinam Doren provides a profile of this National Talent Scholarship Awardee on Folk Song
  • Mangka Mayanglambam : Folk Singer :: A Profile (May 2014)
    Oinam Doren provides a profile of this National Talent Scholarship Awardee on Folk Song
  • Oral tradition as material source for social research
    Rajendra Kshetri - ' multi-ethnic society of Manipur is a virgin field as far as oral tradition '
  • Exploring folklore through Oral, Customs and Material : Nanao
    NE Brothers - 'helps in determining one's community Spiritual, Intellectual, Emotion, Tradition '
  • The Forgotten Sandrembi....
    Omila Thounaojam - 'It's heartbreaking when today's younger generations are losing the treasure of indigenous tales'
  • Folktales in the changing Manipuri Society
    Sole Ningthouja - 'Unlike larger scenario where market is set for animated movies..different matter when it comes to Manipur'
  • Khongjom Parba Inspirational Patriotic Musical Tribute To The Martyrs Of Khongjom Lan
    Dr. K. Sobita Devi - ''Khongjom Parba' is a narrative on the heroic deeds of Manipuri warriors '
  • Unlocking the treasure : Khullang Esei
    Seram Neken - 'Khullang Esei is completely the improvisation of the singers without any written script'
  • Unlocking the treasure : Khongjom Parva
    Seram Neken - 'Khongjom Parva constantly instills patriotism to audience by narrating the story of Khongjom war'
  • Pena : The Royal Court Music Of Manipur
    Seram Neken - 'Pena is not a mere musical instrument .... It signifies creation and evolution'
  • Rethinking socialization
    Ibomcha - 'see a generation in which mothers sing ting ting chaoro with the real meaning embedded in it for their children'
  • An Experience of the Festival of Tribal Dance - 2012 :: Part 2
    B.C. Khuman - 'tribals of Manipur are so rich in traditional songs and oral literature'
  • An Experience of the Festival of Tribal Dance - 2012 :: Part 1
    B.C. Khuman - 'tribals of Manipur are so rich in traditional songs and oral literature'
  • Kom Khurpui Lam : Folk Cultural Dance of the Kom
    Guru S. Achon Kom on the Folk Cultural Dance of the Kom
  • Folk Materials and A Glance at Manipuri Folk Crafts :: Part 2
    Dr. Rajkumari Musuksana - 2 part series on Manipuri Folk Crafts and its relevence in Folk
  • Folk Materials and A Glance at Manipuri Folk Crafts :: Part 1
    Dr. Rajkumari Musuksana - 2 part series on Manipuri Folk Crafts and its relevence in Folk
  • Lahui's Silver Jubilee Festival - 2010
    Rajmani Ayekpam gives a A retrospective to Our Folk Music on Laihui's Festival
  • Folklore Study and Its Importance
    Phurailatpam Jayalaxmi - Folk studies to discover roots of distinctive communities, past, commonality
  • Some features of Thadou folktales :: Part 2
    M S Thirumalai discusses folktales from Thadou - a Kuki-Chin language
  • Some features of Thadou folktales :: Part 1
    M S Thirumalai discusses folktales from Thadou - a Kuki-Chin language
  • Folklore-Its Methods and Theories
    Phurailatpam Jayalaxmi discusses Folklore's Methods and Theories
  • Funga Waari
    Sanatombi Angomcha on the legacy passed on from forefather since time immemorial
  • Folk literature and generation - X :: Part 2
    Yaiphabi Thoudam questions why a dwindling interest amongst Gen X
  • Folk literature and generation - X :: Part 1
    Yaiphabi Thoudam questions why a dwindling interest amongst Gen X
  • Taming "Keibu Keioiba" : Translation as Recovery
    Sumitra Thoidingjam on translation of folk literatures
  • Eeta thaomeina "Hao" khumlaklabada
    Dr Krishnananda Samurailatpam reports on Funga Wari Painting and Writing
  • Reminiscence on folk culture
    Jenni reviews this book "Folk Culture of Manipur"
  • Arts and Dance Gallery


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