For promotion of culture, language and 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 Meitei, and tensions with the broader…
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Now is the season for Khongum Melei blooms, and when we see it hanging like a golden jewel from the tree, the trust, friendship, and unity of the Meitei and…
Read More “Khongum Melei: The Flower of Unity Between Meitei and Shan” »
The Meitei owes a significant portion of its historical resilience and cultural prominence to a profound interdependence with the indigenous Maring tribe. It is a plausible assertion that without the…
Read More “No Meitei Without Maring and Arambai: A Forgotten Truth” »
Every tribe has its legends—stories of valor, love, and heart-wrenching separations. Among the Rongmei Tribes of Manipur, there exists a beautiful folk tale that must be documented and passed down…
Read More “Mountains that Remember: The Legend of Meiriang and Lubuannei” »
Music and musical instruments are woven into the cultural essence of every human society, each boasting its own distinct gems. Among the Meitei people, who reside in Manipur and the…
Read More “Pena: A Timeless Musical Treasure of the Meitei” »
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 term “Mera” refers to a…
Read More “Mera Hou Chongba: Celebrating Unity and Cultural Heritage” »
Recently, a tale of migration to Manipur, coexistence, and shifting dynamics came to light. The ancestral homeland of the Kuki, Paite, Mizo, and Hmar, who now want to come under…
Read More “Tedim Hills in Myanmar: Ancestral Homeland of Kuki, Paite, Hmar, and Mizo Tribes” »
Throughout history, foreign writers have often depicted Meitei kings as unfaithful, perpetuating discrimination and subjugation against other tribal communities in the region. To further this narrative, many immortal love stories…
Read More “Maram Chanu Ingallei, Worshiped as Ima Langol Tarung Lairembi by Meitei” »
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 younger brother (Meitei), descending to the…
Read More “Mera Wayungba: The Enduring Bond Between Meitei and Tangkhul Brothers” »
