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Mera Hou Chongba: Celebrating Unity and Cultural Heritage
Mera Hou Chongba is a traditional festival celebrated in Manipur that embodies the themes of unity and cultural solidarity among the various indigenous communities.…
The Living ArchiveVolume 2026 · Digital Edition34 documented essays
No Meitei Without Maring and Arambai: A Forgotten Truth
The Meitei owes a significant portion of its historical resilience and cultural prominence to a profound interdependence with the indigenous Maring tribe. It is…
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Chiru Tribe’s Belief in Sidaba Mapu from the Meitei Religion
The Chiru tribes and Meitei have similar religious beliefs. They also worship Sidaba Mapu, known as Lamba Patheiin, and supreme house diety Sanamahi as…
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Mera Wayungba: The Enduring Bond Between Meitei and Tangkhul Brothers
Mera Wayungba, also known as “Mera Thaomei Thaanba,” continues to recount the age-old traditions of the Meitei and Tangkhul brothers. In this narrative, the…
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Why do some Tangkhul identify as Hao within Naga Identity?
The resurgence of the “Hao” identity among the Tangkhul people of Manipur, India, reflects a complex interplay of cultural revival, historical interactions with the…
Pena: A Timeless Musical Treasure of the Meitei
Music and musical instruments are woven into the cultural essence of every human society, each boasting its own distinct gems. Among the Meitei people,…
Mera Hou Chongba: Celebrating Unity and Cultural Heritage
Mera Hou Chongba is a traditional festival celebrated in Manipur that embodies the themes of unity and cultural solidarity among the various indigenous communities.…
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