Tsu Dumsa - Background
The Tsu Dumsa refers collectively to the series of ritual recitations that take place in performing a variety of rites to send the spirit of a deceased person to the tsu ga or 'land of the ancestors'. Below is a translation into English of some of the most important parts of the tsu dumsa recitations, as referred to the in the book.
Also detailed below are visual records of different mangbru poi or the collective rites of sending the spirit away, never to be in contact with the human realm again.
Also detailed below are visual records of different mangbru poi or the collective rites of sending the spirit away, never to be in contact with the human realm again.
Photographic record of Hpauhkang Naw mangbru, 1998
The recording of this ritual was made with the support of Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove. The documentation comprises video, photographic and audio recordings, some of which were later transcribed by Pungga Ja Li. The research was led by Hkanhpa Tu Sadan with the support of Kareng Naw Dawng and Saw Law Eh Soe
Ausam Jan Hkawn Nau mangbru poi, 1991
This documentation was recorded by the Yup Uplift Committee under the tutelage of Pungga Ja Li and also included extensive video and audio recordings. These may be added to this site in due course.
La Ja La Awng mangbru poi, 1992
This documentation was recorded by the Yup Uplift Committee under the tutelage of Pungga Ja Li. it also included extensive video documentation and audio recordings of recitations.