Folk Tales - Funga Wari
Collection of Folk tales from Manipur

The Untold Meaning of "TAPTA" - Spooky Action at a Distance
Raghu Ningthoujam-' a mystical, quietly descending presence that creates a subtle yet profound ... '

A review of 'Rain Stopping in Manipur' by J Shakespear
Dr Konjengbam Nabachandra-' published at Folk-Lore Journal - A Quarterly review , Vol. XXII-1911 (London) ... '

Moirang Thoibi - A symbol of women's empowerment
Dr Khelena Gurumayum-' Moirang Thoibi, inspiring women to rise, resist, & reclaim their rightful place ... '

Embracing Shadows: The Enigmatic Journey of 'Laikhutshangbi'
Oinam Ponting-' Triumph of Classical Meitei Folklore in Maniwood's Animation Film Industry ... '

Whispers of the Flooded Kangleipak: The Sacrifice of Yairipok's Maiden
-' Yairipok Thambalnu - The Unlucky Meitei Maiden - Sacrificed to the Water God Wangpulen ... '

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