KSKHAW-UMWS: Khiupanang Gangmei 2nd trip 2023-10-24 (Bridge, Canon SX70HS)
Director: Khiupanang Gangmei, Themkhanmung Humao; Cinematographer: Khiupanang Gangmei
Duration: 00:55:29; Aspect Ratio: 1.778:1; Hue: 236.220; Saturation: 0.205; Lightness: 0.002; Volume: 0.198; Cuts per Minute: 4.199
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.
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Community people are decorating the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community and Food Heritage
Community People
Edibles Insects
Khasi Culture
Umsawmat Village, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
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General shots of the community people.
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Community people are standing on the top of the mountain.
Landscape
Mountain
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A man is walking on the top of the mountain.
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Community People
Community people are putting flags on the top of the mountain.
Flag
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General shots of the community people.
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Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community and Food Heritage
Community People
Community people are decorating the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
Edibles Insects
Khasi Culture
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General shots of the community people.
Landscape
Mountain
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Community people are decorating the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community and Food Heritage
Community People
Edibles Insects
Khasi Culture
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A man is carrying a bundles of flag bamboo stands.
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Behind the scene
Behind the scene of Themkhanmung Humao.
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A dog is sleeping.
Dog
Livestock
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Flowers
General shots of the flowers.
Community and Food Heritage
Edibles Insects
Khasi Culture
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Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community People
Community people are decorating the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
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Bamboo Basket
General shots of the bamboo basket.
Handicraft
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The decoration of the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community and Food Heritage
Community People
Edibles Insects
Khasi Culture
Community people are decorating the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
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Dog
General shots of the dog.
Livestock
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Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community People
Community people are decorating the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
Community and Food Heritage
Edibles Insects
Khasi Culture
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Flowers
The flower decoration on the open stage.
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Dog
General shots of the dog.
Livestock
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General shots of the community people.
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Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community People
Community and Food Heritage
Edibles Insects
Khasi Culture
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Community people are decorating the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
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Flowers
General shots of the flowers.
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Community people are decorating the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community People
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General shots of the community people.
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A walking shot of the dog.
Dog
Livestock
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Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community and Food Heritage
Community people are decorating the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
Edibles Insects
Khasi Culture
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An establishing shot of the village.
Landscape
Mountain Landscape
Village
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Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community People
Community people are decorating the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
Community and Food Heritage
Edibles Insects
Khasi Culture
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Flowers
The flower decoration on the open stage.
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Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community People
Community people are working at the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
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Behind the scene
Behind the scene of Themkhanmung Humao.
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Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community and Food Heritage
Community People
Community people are working at the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
Edibles Insects
Khasi Culture
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Dog
General shots of the dog.
Livestock
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Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community people are having a tea.
Community People
Community and Food Heritage
Edibles Insects
Khasi Culture
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A boy and a dog.
Dog
Livestock
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Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community people are working at the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
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Flowers
General shots of the flowers.
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Community people are having meals.
Meals
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An establishing shot of the mountain landscape.
Grassland
Landscape
Mountain Forest
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An establishing shot of the village landscape.
Village
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An establishing shot of the mountain landscape.
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Community people are picking pebbles.
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Flag
The flags are swaying in the air.
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Behind the scene
Behind the scene of Themkhanmung Humao.
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An establishing shot of the village landscape.
Landscape
Mountain Forest
Village
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A herd of cow is grazing in the mountain landscape.
Cows
Livestock
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The village children are having a meal.
Community People
Herder
Pastoral
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The community people are guards a herd of cows grazing.
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An establishing shot of the village landscape.
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Community People
The community members are plucking flowers in the mountains.
Traditional Lifestyle
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An establishing shot of the village landscape.
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The community members are plucking flowers in the mountains.
Community People
Traditional Lifestyle
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The community members are holding flowers.
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General shots of the community people.
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General shots of the four wheeler.
Vehicle
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A flock of goat is grazing in the mountains.
Goats
Livestock
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A man is using his cellphone.
Community People
Traditional Lifestyle
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Flowers
The flower decoration on the open stage.
Community and Food Heritage
Edibles Insects
Khasi Culture
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Community people are decorating the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community People
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A woman and her child are watching a video on a cellphone.
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Community people are decorating the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
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An establishing shot of the Bam Niang Phlang Festival venue.
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The community people are sitting on the rock.
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A woman is taking picture of the open stage.
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Community people are decorating the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
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General shots of the community people.
Traditional Lifestyle
Village
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Dog
Livestock
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Community people are holding flower pod and walk towards the venue.
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Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community and Food Heritage
Edibles Insects
Khasi Culture
Community people are decorating the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
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A man is sitting on the rock.
Landscape
Rock
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A man is looking in the mobile.
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A man is sitting on the rock.
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Dog
General shots of the community people.
Livestock
Traditional Lifestyle
Village
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General shots of the car.
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General shots of the community people.
Dog
Livestock
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General shots of the dog.
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General shots of the community people.
Traditional Lifestyle
Community People
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Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community and Food Heritage
Community people are decorating the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
Edibles Insects
Khasi Culture
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General shots of the car.
Traditional Lifestyle
Village
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Dog
General shots of the dog.
Livestock
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Bam Niang Phlang Festival
Community and Food Heritage
Community People
Community people are decorating the venue for the Bam Niang Phlang Festival.
Edibles Insects
Khasi Culture
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An evening sunset.
Landscape
Mountain Forest
Sunset
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Behind the scene
Behind the scene of Themkhanmung Humao.
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