KSKHAW-UMWS: Khiupanang Gangmei 1st trip 2023-09-18 (Bridge, Canon SX70HS)
Director: Khiupanang Gangmei, Themkhanmung Humao; Cinematographer: Khiupanang Gangmei
Duration: 00:57:25; Aspect Ratio: 1.778:1; Hue: 82.975; Saturation: 0.216; Lightness: 0.003; Volume: 0.062; Cuts per Minute: 3.082
Summary: Green Hub Fellows: Khiupanang Gangmei, Themkhanmung Humao
Film Title: Lawkyntang, A Sacred Grove Binds Us Together
Set in Laitkynsew village in the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, this short film explores the efforts to preserve sacred groves, known as ‘Lawkyntang’, which are vital for protecting wildlife and medicinal plants. These sacred groves benefit both nature and the local communities. However, only a few of the 215 sacred groves across the region remain intact, and the film follows a team working to revive them.
The Ka Synjuk Ki Hima Arliang Wah Umiam Mawphlang Welfare Society leads these conservation efforts through community-run projects, including a REDD+ initiative aimed at halting deforestation, reversing environmental damage, and regenerating forests. The film also touches on the challenges faced by local villagers, many of whom take up daily-wage work in stone quarries. By offering alternative livelihood options, the project seeks to reduce dependence on environmentally harmful activities.
The film highlights ecotourism as a growing initiative in Laitkynsew village, providing opportunities for youth to work as tour guides and for women to engage in hospitality.
The Ka Synjuk Ki Hima Arliang Wah Umiam Mawphlang Welfare Society (KSKHAW-UMWS), also referred to as the Federation, is a non-profit organization representing 10 indigenous Khasi governments and their 62 villages.
Electricity
General shots of the light bulb.
Lightbulb
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Village
Laitkynsew Village, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
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Behind the scene
Behind the scene of Themkhanmung Humao.
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity shot.
Bird
Identification: Unidentified
Wildlife
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Timelapse of the clouds.
Clouds
Landscape
Pine Forest
Timelapse
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Timelapse of the wind.
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A forest is blooming.
Flowers
Forest
Trees
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Dew drops
Dew drops on the grass.
Grass
Village
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Community People
Rural LIfe
The village children are walking down the village streets.
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Behind the scene
Behind the scene of Themkhanmung Humao.
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House Sparrow
Identification: Bird; House Sparrow; Passer domesticus
Status: Least Concern
Biodiversity shot.
Bird
Wildlife
Biodiversity
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Identification: Unidentified
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House Sparrow
Identification: Bird; House Sparrow; Passer domesticus
Status: Least Concern
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Flowers
General shots of the flowers.
Plants
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Biodiversity shot.
Bird
House Sparrow
Identification: Bird; House Sparrow; Passer domesticus
Status: Least Concern
Wildlife
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Concrete Building
General shots of the concrete building.
Village
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity shot.
Bird
House Sparrow
Identification: Bird; House Sparrow; Passer domesticus
Status: Least Concern
Wildlife
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Concrete Building
General shots of the concrete building.
Village
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Bamboo Basket
General shots of the bamboo basket.
Sustainable
General shots of the village houses.
Landscape
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Rural Life
Traditional House
A drove of pigs in the pigsty.
Farmers training
Livestock management
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Pig
Piggery
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Flowers
General shots of the flowers.
Plants
Biodiversity
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Biodiversity shot.
Bird
House Sparrow
Identification: Bird; House Sparrow; Passer domesticus
Status: Least Concern
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Wildlife
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Flowers
General shots of the flowers.
Plants
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A boy is walking outside his home.
Community People
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Rural LIfe
Village
Flowers
General shots of the flowers.
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Plants
Biodiversity
Fruits
General shots of the pear tree.
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Tree
Bamboo
General shots of the bamboo.
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Village
A boy is walking outside his home.
Community People
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Rural LIfe
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Concrete Building
Smoke passes through the chimney.
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An establishing shot of the village landscape.
Landscape
Pine Forest
Traditional House
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Dog
General shots of the dog.
Livestock
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Bamboo
Fence
General shots of the bamboo fence.
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Water is dripping from the pipe.
Water Pipe
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Dew drops
Dew drops on the plants.
Grass
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Agriculture
General shots of the potato field.
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Organic farming
Potato fields
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Bamboo
Fence
General shots of the bamboo fence.
Village
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General shots of the light bulb.
Lightbulb
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Forest
General shots of the village.
Landscape
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Flower
Generals shots of the flowers.
Plants
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Biodiversity
General shots of the spiderweb.
Spiderweb
Wildlife
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Livelihood
Rural LIfe
The community women are walking through the village.
Community People
Village
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A man is taking a flock of goats for grazing.
Farm animals
Livestock grazing
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General shots of the community people.
Rural Life
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Behind the scene
Behind the scene of Themkhanmung Humao.
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The village children are playing outdoor games.
Community People
Sports
Rural Life
Village
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General shots of the village children.
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General shots of the village.
Recycle Centre
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General shots of the plastic recycle centre.
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Recycle Plastic
Sustainable
Waste Management
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A man is making a head carrier using recycled plastic waste.
Community People
Environmental Awareness
Upcycling
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A man is trimming the plastic bag.
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A man is stitching in the tailor.
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General shots of the tailor.
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A man is trimming the plastic bag.
Community People
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A man is making a head carrier using recycled plastic waste.
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Behind the scene
Behind the scene of Themkhanmung Humao.
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General shots of the plastic.
Environmental Awareness
Upcycling
Waste Management
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A man is making a head carrier using recycled plastic waste.
Community People
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A man is holding a money.
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Community women buy a head carrier.
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General shots of the iron tool.
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General shots of the tailor.
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General shots of the iron tool.
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General shots of the threats.
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General shots of the plants.
Plants
Village
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A cow is inside the shed.
Cows
Livestock
Livestock management
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Community People
General shots of the community people.
Rural Life
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Cat
General shots of the cat.
Livestock
Livestock management
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Community People
Rural Life
The Synjuk team are walking through the village.
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A tree is blooming with flowers.
Biodiversity
Flowers
Tree
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An establishing shot of the village landscape.
Mountain Landscape
Pine Forest
Village
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Biodiversity
General shots of the forest.
Tree
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Community People
Rural Life
The Synjuk team are sitting on the floor.
Village
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General shots of the pine forest.
Landscape
Pine Forest
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Behind the scene
Behind the scene of Themkhanmung Humao.
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General shots of the plants.
Biodiversity
Plants
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Flowers
General shots of the flowers.
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