By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, May 18: In commemoration of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) Press is set to launch four new publications. The event will take place at the MLCU Nongrah campus in Shillong, starting at 10 am. The books, which align with the theme of culture and traditions of Meghalaya, are anticipated to make significant contributions to the literary and cultural landscape.
The four books and their authors are Khasi Ethics by Barnes L Mawrie; Ha Yupiam ka Bei by Amabel Susngi; Waiting for an Equal World: Gender in India’s Northeast, 2nd Edition by Patricia Mukhim (Editor of The Shillong Times); Tribal Health and Wellbeing in Meghalaya, India by MLCU Faculties.
Khasi Ethics by Barnes L Mawrie is a deep dive into the cultural knowledge of the Khasi way of life, focusing on personal and social ethics that continue to guide the community despite societal transformations.
Ha Yupiam ka Bei by Amabel Susngi is a curated collection of traditional Khasi lullabies from the Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills, and Ri-Bhoi regions. The book includes staff notations, English translations of the lyrics, and QR codes linked to recordings of each lullaby.
Waiting for an Equal World: Gender in India’s Northeast, 2nd Edition by Patricia Mukhim compiles articles, editorials, and papers from a prominent woman activist and writer. The second edition includes a new section on the recent conflict in Manipur, highlighting the impact of ethnic violence on women. This book aims to reach social activists, political scientists, community-centered academicians, and those concerned with gender equality.
Tribal Health and Wellbeing in Meghalaya, India is the result of a project funded by Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, Germany. It serves as an information and learning model for organisations and communities in Meghalaya and potentially other tribal communities.
This curriculum targets students of social sciences, psychology and counseling, health sciences, environment, and cultural studies, and is also useful for voluntary and government organisations working with indigenous and tribal communities.
The event promises to be a significant occasion, celebrating the rich cultural diversity of Meghalaya through these important new works.