Lepcha Manuscripts: Nyaolik Nyaosaong Mun, Zaor Boongthing aun Chyee saa Aaeet Sung

This volume deals with Lepcha people, inhabitants of the North-Eastern region of India, having a distinct cultural identity and unique language, through the translation of the Lepcha manuscripts ‘Naamtho Naamthaar’ into English. The text is a treatise on the creation of the supernatural priest and priestess of Lepcha tradition, the Nyaolik Nyaosaong and Zaor Boongthing, and also deals with the origin of Chyee,  the sacred fermented beer of the Lepchas, which adds a new dimension to our knowledge of Lepcha society and culture. The project of three volumes was undertaken with The Indigenous Lepcha Tribal Association.

Year of publication: 2012