Dibarai Nohlai ni Kharmin
The video is a narration of how the Dibarai village of Haflong came into existence. The origin story was narrated by Bijon Bathari, a senior resident of Dibarai village itself. He mentions that the name of the village, Dibarai, where 'Di' meaning water and 'Barai' meaning a dam came from a Dam built by the British just above the village.
This narration reflects the collective memory of the people of Dibarai village and their relationship with the surrounding landscape. According to a senior resident, the name “Dibarai” derives from “Di,” meaning water, and “Barai,” referring to a dam built by the British above the village. The account connects the identity of the village to the presence of water and to the colonial interventions that shaped the region.
During the colonial period, areas around Haflong were gradually incorporated into administrative and infrastructural networks established by the British. The construction of dams, roads, and other facilities often altered local landscapes and influenced settlement patterns. In this context, the dam above Dibarai became an important landmark remembered by the community and eventually contributed to the naming of the village itself.
The oral narrative preserved by the villagers highlights how historical events and environmental features are woven into local memory. Through such accounts, the community continues to transmit knowledge about the origins of the village and its connections to water, colonial history, and the wider region of Haflong.
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