KSKHAW-UMWS: Khiupanang Gangmei 1st trip 2023-09-05 (Bridge, Canon SX70HS)
Director: Khiupanang Gangmei, Themkhanmung Humao; Cinematographer: Khiupanang Gangmei
Duration: 00:31:33; Aspect Ratio: 1.778:1; Hue: 93.826; Saturation: 0.090; Lightness: 0.005; Volume: 0.097; Cuts per Minute: 2.694
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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The Synjuk team and Green Hub fellows are travelling by the four-wheeler.
Synjuk Team
Community People
Forest
Landscape
Village
Laitkynsew Village, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
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The Synjuk team are walking in the village road.
A boy is wandering in the forest.
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Behind the scene
Behind the scene of Themkhanmung Humao.
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An establishing shot of the stone mining mountain landscape.
Mountain
Stone MIning
Landscape
Pine Forest
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An establishing shot of the wooden hut.
Traditional Hut
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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.
Eco-tourism
Pine Forest
Tourist destination
Mountain landscape
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An establishing shot of the concrete bridge with the mountain forest in the background.
Concrete Bridge
Forest
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Community People are fishing in the river.
Landscape
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Rural Livelihood
Traditional Fishing
Community People
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Community People are sitting on the bridge.
Concrete Bridge
Forest
Mountain landscape
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Community People are fishing in the river.
Dam
Rural Livelihood
Traditional Fishing
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General shots of the river.
Landscape
River
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A man is fishing in the village dam.
Dam
Rural Livelihood
Traditional Fishing
Community People
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A man is with his pets.
Dog
Livestock
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General shots of the rock.
Landscape
Mountain
Rock
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A man is fishing in the village dam.
Community People
Dam
Rural Livelihood
Traditional Fishing
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An establishing shot of the river landscape.
Forest
Landscape
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River
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Behind the scene
Behind the scene of Khiupanang Gangmei.
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Community People
Community people and green hub fellows are trekking to the Sacred Grove forest.
Green Hub Fellows
Landscape
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Climate
Forest
Rain
The forest landscape during the rain.
Trees
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Behind the scene
Behind the scene of Themkhanmung Humao.
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The people in the community are sitting around the fire in the traditional kitchen.
Traditional House
Traditional Lifestyle
Community people
Community people and green hub fellows are returning from the Sacred Grove Forest.
Green Hub Fellows
Landscape
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Behind the scene
Behind the scene of Khiupanang Gangmei.
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Agriculture
General shots of the agriculture land.
Landscape
Livelihood
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