Cholim - Wihu Kuh festival 2008 - welcome songs

A recording of the welcome song sung by Kaqhom Cholim (Tonglum) and his wife Joenwi when Nongtang Langching, Stephen Morey, Juergen Schoepf and Palash Nath visited their home on the day of the Wihu Kuh festival The first recording consists of the following media files: SDM12-20080105-09_1185_JS_X_KaxomandJongwi_Song.mpg Duration 21'26" This recording forms part of the cassette numbered SMVDP05JAN0801 (Phonogrammarchiv No 1185), and runs from 36'49" to 58'15" on that cassette. Detailed contents of the recording: 0’00” (36’49”); Dance and song performed by Kaqhom Cholim and Joenwi on the front landing. The performance started before the camera could be switched on. 2’17” (39’06”); Dance and song performed by Kaqhom Cholim and Joenwi inside the house in front of the basket with the sacrificed chicken. The performance started before the camera could be switched on. 4’55” (41’44”); Discussion between Nongtang Lancghing and Kaqhom and Joenwi about the song sung inside the house; repeat of some part of the song. 14’25” (51’14”); Further discussion about the songs. 21’26” (58’15”); End of recording The day after this recording was made, Jongwi came to visit Stephen Morey and Juergen Schoepf to ask if they had any bad dreams during the night. She was concerned that the power of the song might have affected their sleep