Documentary film

Waiham Junction in Teinem would become one of the historical places in the days, years to come in Tangkhul. 
On 9th November 2013 the 1st District Level Lengvei (otrei) kaphung was held officially under the aegis of Journey for Change (JFC)with the theme, “Retrospection of our Unique Cultural Heritage” and was recorded documentary film simultaneously for the first time in Waiham junction.

During our preparation for the event we, JFC first approached Phadang village to host the historical event but due to some villages' problems, they turn down our request.

I was the General secretary, JFC.

Lengvei held after 4 decades at Teinem village

IMPHAL, Nov 11: After a gap of four decades, the district level Lengvei (Otrei) Kaphung was held officially on Nov 9 at Teinem Village, Waiham Junction under the aegis of Journeys for Change (JFC) with the theme, “Retrospection of our Unique Cultural Heritage”.

The event was graced by Teinem Headman WS Ngamchuipei and Secretary Wungnaoyo. The headman applauded the JFC for the various activities being taken up and the effort to preserve the cultural uniqueness in particular.

Representatives of various organizations, NGOs, like TKS, UDHQAU/TSL took part in the historical event.

“Many cultures, Traditions enrich our lives, beautiful and rich cultural Lengvei deserves to be preserved for future generations to come. Without cultures Tangkhul is as good as an extinct, erased from the surface, blotted out and existing without dignity or recognition” said the TSL, TMNL, and TKS.

Marshall Shongjanwo Shimrayy, members of JFC said, “Our culture, tradition is subject to change as they are passed down through the generations but culture, traditions, folk tales, histories should be preserved as a link to our past, as a pointer to our future, such preservation is never a waste.”

Lengvei (Otrei) has been held usually at the end of the harvest season and before the commencement of Lengvei the villager prepared various food items including Rice Beer followed by offering food to God. As a prelude to Lengvei, cultural dance and games were performed by the women. The JFC president SW Wungnaoshung thanked the host village for their hospitality, active cooperation; the participants for their willingness to support. The president went on to state that JFC is an unaided forum to acquire intellectual empowerment through the exchange of ideas for the betterment of self and society. It has endeavored activities to promote social awareness and participation, focusing on the dignity of labor, etc. He also expressed sincere thanks to district administrator (DC) Shailesh Kumar Chaurasia and YS Praising for their contributions towards the success of the event. Chuimeichui W Shimray (Machuinao) s/o Rakhalem W Shimray (28) of Teinem village (carrying 27 tins/ 370 Kg approximately) was declared man of the match.