KSKHAW-UMWS: Themkhanmung Humao 3rd trip 2023-12-01 (DSLR, Canon EOS 200D II)
Director: Khiupanang Gangmei, Themkhanmung Humao; Cinematographer: Themkhanmung Humao
Duration: 00:56:28; Aspect Ratio: 1.778:1; Hue: 48.111; Saturation: 0.102; Lightness: 0.003; Volume: 0.057; Cuts per Minute: 2.036
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.
An establishing shot of the village landscape.
Landscape
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Rural Life
Traditional House
Village
Laitkynsew Village, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
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A man is making a raincoat with the recycled plastic.
Community People
Environmental Awareness
Upcycling
Waste Management
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A man is trimming the plastic bag.
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A man is making a raincoat with the recycled plastic.
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A man is stitching a raincoat with the recycled plastic.
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A man is trimming the plastic bag.
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A man is making a raincoat with the recycled plastic.
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A man is stitching a raincoat with the recycled plastic.
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A man is making a raincoat with the recycled plastic.
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A man is trimming the plastic bag.
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A man is stitching a raincoat with the recycled plastic.
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A man is trimming the plastic bag.
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A man is stitching a raincoat with the recycled plastic.
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An establishing shot of the pine forest.
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Pine Forest
Trees
Village
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A spider web on the plant.
Plants
Spider Web
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Behind the Scene
Behind the scene of Khiupanang Gangmei.
General shots of the tailoring unit.
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Tailor
Environmental Awareness
Upcycling
Waste Management
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A man is puts a raincoat.
Community People
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A man is stitching a raincoat with the recycled plastic.
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A man is puts a raincoat.
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Children
Rural Life
The village children post for the group photograph.
VIllage
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Community Meeting
Community Resource & Knowledge Centre
Eco-tourism
The Green Hub-Royal Enfield Responsible Fellows and the Synjuk NGO team are having a community meeting.
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Behind the Scene
Behind the scene of Khiupanang Gangmei.
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Community Meeting
Community People
Community Resource & Knowledge Centre
Eco-tourism
The Green Hub-Royal Enfield Responsible Fellows and the Synjuk NGO team are having a community meeting.
Village
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An interview with a Khasi man.
Interview
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General shots of the tailoring unit.
Environmental Awareness
Tailor
Upcycling
Waste Management
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A man is returning home after work.
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Community Meeting
Community People
Green Hub- Royal Enfield Responsible fellows going back after the meeting.
Rural Life
VIllage
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Forest
General shots of the forest.
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Sunset
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A woman is carrying a bamboo basket.
Bamboo Handicraft
Community People
Rural Life
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A four-wheeler is passing through the highway.
Forest
Four wheeler
Landscape
Vehicle
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