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     ´According to MacEdward Leach (SDFML 1984:401-402), “Folklore is the generic term designate the customs, beliefs, traditions, tales, magical practices. Proverbs, songs etc.,;         Tales have been taken over by movies and animations today. But, on the other side of the region where there are no buildings and fresh green grasses breathe, orature- an art of passing down tales from word to mouth is practiced.  The first man to narrate. Amazing man indeed!       Folk literature is a module or subject we learn here in Sherubtse, Kanglung. It is about discovering and learning about old stuffs like, Folktales and folk materials. It might sound antique at first but it is not as the course proceeds. The class begins with defining and understanding terms like, Folklore, folkloristics, etc which are also the key words of this subject. When these get over, we A.K Ramanujan and our very own Aum Kunzang Choden with...

Well as I have mentioned in my previous posts that I am fond of writing (scribbling or articles), in this time I would want to mention about English. Yes, I love English! I have been in love with it for years now. I remember one of the lines I read in one of R.K. Narayan’s works as I start to write this, “English is my mother tongue, even though my mother doesn’t know a word of it...” I love Hollywood movies of any genres but most I prefer are movies that inspired from true stories. Some of my favourites from what I have watched are, The Lady, King’s Speech, Freedom Writers, The Book Thief and many others. But, I tell you I love watching movies with subtitles. I love watching movies with subtitles because, I love speaking along with the characters in the movies, the tone, intonation, accent and everything of the way they speak. Anyone can be witty or intelligent! I love witty and intelligent people but only if they speak just too well in English. When I say well speakers here, I...

Tika: Of Womanhood and Hardships. Women are beautiful creatures. Not only by the way they seem but also for what they do for the rest of the world. It takes a woman to make a home out of empty rooms and silent walls. The nature of woman is of nurturing like of a circle that has no end. She’s a perfect companion in the shoes of a sister. The best half, when she’s a lover. And, when she is a mother, no one in the world can defeat her from being the best protector. Even without physical strength, a mother has the courage and the bravery to endure all hardships that comes from her body or the world. A woman’s love and care is so selfless that can win over any battle and leaves no word to describe.  Tika Maya Tika Maya is a sweeper in the hostels of Sherubtse College, Kanglung. She earns an income of Nu.4000 monthly. She is in her early 40s today and works along with her husband. Tika's better half, Krishna Bdr. “We don’t have a hometown like others here in Bh...