Question

Katkum u H. Lyngdoh, u Lyngdoh u hap ban pyndep ïa kine haba pynskhem ïa ka Longsyiem ha ka hima Khyrim:
A. U pyndeng ïa u piengsiar ha ka ryngdeng
B. U buh ïa ki kti baroh ar halor ka khlieh u nongmih pateng
C. U shim ïa ka jingspong kaba la spong lypa bad u buh ïa ka halor ka khlieh
D. U shim ka um na u luta ksiar bad u synerit halor ka khlieh
E. U shim khaw khyndiat na ka kti ka syiem Sad bad u buh halor ka khlieh jong u
Jied ïa ka jubab kaba dei na kine harum:

• A. D, E, B, C, A
• B. C, A, D, B, E
• C. E, D, A, B, C
• D. B, E, D, C, A

Hint:

Ha ka lehniam pynskhem ïa ka Longsyiem, ka jingpynkhlain jong u Lyngdoh ka pynpaw ïa ka jingsynshar bad ka jingkyrkhu.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Background.
The ceremonial act of confirming the Longsyiem (chieftainship) signifies the inherent respect and service of the Lyngdoh (priest/elder).
Step 2: Sequence of steps.
- D. Take water from the golden pot and pour it over the head.
- E. Take a small amount of rice from the hand of the Sad syiem (female leader) and place it over the head.
- B. Place both hands over the head of the successor.
- C. Take the pre-prepared offering and place it over the head.
- A. Wear the piengsiar (headwear) in the center as a symbol of chieftainship.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct sequence of the ceremony is: D, E, B, C, A.