Title: Child Birth System of Garo CommunityLanguage: GaroDescription: An experienced elderly women known as kamals take on the role of midwives, guiding mothers through childbirth without medical intervention.Remarkably, they use sharpened bamboo, carefully crafted by cutting and honing the plant’s edges, to assist in the delivery process. A trio of kamals works together to support […]
Title: Traditional Dishes Of Garo CommunityLanguage: GaroDescription: This narration gives a fascinating account of the traditional dishes of the Garo community, highlighting how they used to cook and the flavors they enjoyed. The narrator explained that in the past, the Garo people would venture into the forest to forage for vegetables, which were a staple […]
Title: Story Of “Asi Malja”Language: GaroDescription: The legend of Asi Malja is a deeply ingrained superstitious belief within the Garo community, serving as a cautionary tale about the importance of respecting and listening to one’s elders. According to the belief, Asi and Malja were two individuals cursed by their gods for their disobedience, leading to […]
Title: Story Of “Jugi Silchi”Language: GaroDescription: In the ancient Garo Hills, a remarkably beautiful woman named Jugi Silchi lived among her people. Her exceptional beauty captured the attention of the powerful King of Assam, Ahom, who was determined to make her his queen. However, the Garo people, unwilling to part with their beloved Jugi Silchi, […]
Title: The story of king NyakhengLanguage: KonyakDescription: The folktale describes the superstitious belief of the Konyak Naga. It documents the story of a king who was drowned in muddy ground and how his dog helped his family members discover his body through a neckless held by the dog. The muddy terrain is reported to still […]
Title: Teyha Mei (Hornbill feather)Language: Description: Angami Nagas, including many Naga tribes and for the matter many of the North Eastern regions of India, use ‘Teyha Mei’ as priceless ornaments during festivals and special occasions. How ‘Teyha Mei’ is being used as a priceless ornament lies behind a story. The story goes that a wild […]
Title: Tagomang Pou LuiLanguage: Liangmai Tribe: ZeliangDescription: This is a Liangmai folk song about the life of Tagomang Pou. The lyrics includes love, war, and victory. Format & Duration: Audio: 6mins 20secsDate of Recording: 14-Sep-2021Date of Upload: 27-Nov-2023Performer: HuthuibouCreator: Wichamdinbo MatainaPublisher: Tetso College, DimapurNote: NA Cite this work Mataina, Wichamdinbo. 2023. Tagomang Pou Lui performed by Kaidauping Nring.(https://neiipa.in/audio/tagomang-pou-lui/) NEIIPA,Tetso College. […]
Title: Indigenous Angami Guide Recipe- Kenie, Tathu, and, GalhoLanguage: AngamiDescription: Perilla Seeds dish (Kenie), Galho and Rakkyo Onion Chutney (Khuovie tathu) are three traditional cuisines of the Angami Naga tribe known for its rich and authentic taste balancing flavour and texture.Perilla Seeds dish,known as Kenie, is a savoury Angami dish. It consist of a rich amount […]
Title: Osü Ozü shi asuLanguage: Ao Description: The story of “Osü Ozü shi asu” begins with two lovers who were deeply in love with each other. When both families agreed, the two of them got married and were blessed with a boy child short after. Leaving the wife and their child at home, he would go […]
Title: Story of the Sapoti PondLanguage: SumiDescription: The story of the escaped pond in sapoti sumi village. Which was located in the middle of the mountain where the people utilize and use the pond. There was a ghost of that pond that kept the pond and consulted the villagers to utilize the pond in hygiene and […]
Title: The Man and the TigerLanguage: RengmaDescription: The Rengma folktale ‘The Man and the Tiger’ illustrates some of the values and beliefs which influence the Rengma culture till today.It explains the interdependence of members of families in times of hardship which we can see through the woman and her children.In the story, the tiger advised the […]
Title: A Woman who married the TigerLanguage: LothaDescription: This folktale holds great significance in learning the history of the Lotha tribe. The background on which the tale is set draws light to the fundamental living of our forefathers. This tale allows us to connect with our ancestral roots, fostering a deeper understanding of cultural identity. Tigers […]
Title: Supernatural BeliefsLanguage: SumiDescription: The supernatural beliefs where people’s souls turn into wild beast. Format & Duration: Audio – 11mins 62secsDate of Recording: 5-Mar-2023Date of Upload: 15-Nov-2023Performer: Viholi SwuCreator: Aliho ChophiPublisher: Tetso College, DimapurNote: NA Cite this work Chophi Aliho. 2023. Supernatural Beliefs. (https://neiipa.in/audio/supernatural-beliefs/) NEIIPA,Tetso College. Accessed: ()
Title: Watch over Rich Men’s CowLanguage: Chakesang (Chokri)Description: This folktale is not a widely known folktale, senior members of the Chakhesang community continue to sing the song. All though we have no job, we watch over the rich men’s cows; to this day. Elderly members of the Chakhesang community sing this song as a form of protection […]
Title: A Visit to the WizardLanguage:Ao (Khar Mongsen)Description: The folktale holds significant cultural importance within the Ao tribe, reflecting various values, beliefs, and traditions. The tale highlights the belief in individuals possessing supernatural abilities, such as the power of a Tiger. This belief in extraordinary powers is deeply rooted in the tribal culture and underscores their […]