In the photo, Mr Jeffrey C. Thangkhal is grinding rice in Sum, an old wooden platform traditionally used by the Thangkhals. He holds a long wooden pole called Suk, lifting it high and striking it down to crush the grains. This method of grinding—known as “Ansuh”—has been practised by the Thangkhal community for generations. Behind him stands a simple village house made of bamboo and tin sheets, with everyday household items placed on the porch, showing the humble lifestyle of remote villages.
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This traditional way of preparing food was once the daily routine of many families. Using the Suk and Sum, they would grind rice, wheat, maize, gooseberries, and Khawngma. Today, the practice is slowly fading, found only in far-flung settlements.
“I was using these grinding tools during my teenage life as there was no rice mill,” said Mr Jeffrey C. Thangkhal, recalling the hard yet memorable times of his youth.
~ KHALVONTAWI NEWS
A Joyful Harvest in Thangkhal Hills
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