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Just Act Normal: Trying to get your brother to listen to you


Published on 2025-05-04 01:42:18 - BBC
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The video at the provided URL from BBC News features a segment titled "The Indian village where people speak in song." It showcases the unique cultural practice in the village of Kongthong in the Indian state of Meghalaya, where residents communicate using musical tunes instead of spoken language. Each person in the village has their own distinct melody, known as 'Jingrwai Iawbei,' which is composed by their mother at birth and used to identify and call them throughout their life. The video highlights how this tradition is passed down through generations and serves as a form of personal and communal identity.

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