KSKHAW-UMWS: Khiupanang Gangmei 1st trip 2023-09-07 (Bridge, Canon SX70HS)
Director: Khiupanang Gangmei, Themkhanmung Humao; Cinematographer: Khiupanang Gangmei
Duration: 00:43:52; Aspect Ratio: 1.778:1; Hue: 9.469; Saturation: 0.206; Lightness: 0.001; Volume: 0.085; Cuts per Minute: 2.370
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.
Mountain ecosystems
MVI_6424.MP4
An establishing shot of the river, surrounded by a mountain forest landscape.
Forest Restoration Project
Pine Forest
Reforestation
Secret Groove Forest
Landscape
Laitkynsew Village, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
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Eco-tourism
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Timelapse
Timelapse of the clouds.
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An establishing shot of the river, surrounded by a mountain forest landscape.
Eco-tourism
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Timelapse
Timelapse of the clouds.
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General shots of the community people.
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Community People
Traditional Lifestyle
A man is taking the goats for grazing.
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Forest
Pastoral
A man is walking under the rain.
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An establishing shot of the pine forest.
Pine Forest
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Behind the scene
Behind the scene of Themkhanmung Humao.
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An establishing shot of the pine forest.
Landscape
Pine Forest
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An establishing shot of the river, surrounded by a mountain forest landscape.
Eco-tourism
Mountain Forest
River
Sustainable Livelihood
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Community People
The community people are sitting on the rock.
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A goat is grazing.
Gaot
Livelihood
Livestock
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A dog is sitting on the rock.
Dog
Landscape
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Community People
MVI_6450.MP4
The community people are sitting on the rock.
Pine Forest
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An establishing shot of the river, surrounded by a mountain forest landscape.
Mountain Forest
Sustainable Livelihood
Eco-tourism
River
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Mountain landscape
Seasonal tourists are enjoying sightseeing in the beautiful landscape.
Tourist destination
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A traditional tin hut with a mountain forest background.
landscape
Mountain Forest
Traditional House
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A traditional tin hut.
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An establishing shot of the traditional tin hut with a mountain forest background.
MVI_6467.MP4
An establishing shot of the mountain landscape.
Eco-tourism
Mountain landscape
Pine Forest
River
Tourist destination
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A traditional tin hut with a mountain forest background.
landscape
Mountain Forest
Traditional House
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General shots of the pipeline.
Forest
Pipeline
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General shots of the water pipeline.
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A man is sitting on the rock.
Community People
Pine Forest
Landscape
Mountain Forest
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A wide shot of the mountain pine forest landscape.
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MVI_6484.MP4
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An establishing shot of the traditional tin hut with a mountain forest background.
Traditional House
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A goat is grazing by the river.
Goat
Pine Forest
River
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MVI_6498.MP4
MVI_6499.MP4
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MVI_6503.MP4
MVI_6504.MP4
Behind the scene
Behind the scene of Themkhanmung Humao.
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Goat
The goats are grazing by the river.
Landscape
Mountain Forest
Pine Forest
River
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An establishing shot of the river landscape.
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Goat
The goats are grazing by the river.
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Community People
Rural Livelihood
The community people are fishing in the river.
Traditional Fishing
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An establishing shot of the river landscape.
Landscape
Mountain Forest
Pine Forest
River
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A herd of cows is grazing on the grass in the mountain landscape.
Farm animals
Livestock grazing
Mountain landscape
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MVI_6541.MP4
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MVI_6543.MP4
MVI_6544.MP4
Biodiversity
Biodiversity shot.
Bird
Identification: Unidentified
Wildlife
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A cow is feeding her calf milk while seasonal tourists are enjoying sightseeing.
Community People
Eco-tourism
Farm animals
Mountain landscape
Tourist destination
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A herd of cows is grazing on the grass while seasonal tourists enjoy sightseeing.
MVI_6547.MP4
MVI_6548.MP4
MVI_6549.MP4
MVI_6550.MP4
Behind the scene
Behind the scene of Themkhanmung Humao.
MVI_6551.MP4
MVI_6552.MP4
A herd of cows is grazing on the grass while seasonal tourists enjoy sightseeing.
Community People
Eco-tourism
River
Tourist destination
Farm animals
Mountain landscape
MVI_6553.MP4
MVI_6569.MP4
A herd of cows is grazing on the grass in the mountain landscape.
Livestock grazing
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A herd of cows is grazing on the grass.
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A flock of goat is grazing on the grass in the mountain landscape.
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Goat
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Community People
Eco-tourism
River
Time Lapse
Timelapse of the tourist.
Tourist destination
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Farm animals
Gaot
Livestock grazing
Timelapse of the goat grazing.
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Sunset
Timelapse
Timelapse of the sunset.
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