Tha Tha Thabungton

Tha Tha Thabungton (Thaa Thaa Thaabungton; Thaa Thaa Thaapungton) is a traditional Meitei language lullaby. It is one of the Meitei folk songs traditionally sung by parents, usually mothers. It has reference to the aspects of bringing up their child, besides their biological relationship with their child. It also has reference to the musical harmony with the care of the child, which may also influence on the child's life and health.

In Meitei society, mothers usually carry their children on their backs or shoulders and sing the "Tha Tha Thabungton" cradle song, giving reference to the ) and the  ).

Etymology
According to the opinion of some writers, "thabungton" is the shortened form of "tha mapung maton"  (morphologically, "moon-full-top", literally meaning "full moon").

Lyrics
The Meitei language term "Morambi" is translated as "darling child" in the publication of the "Oriental Institute of Cultural and Social Research". On the other hand, the same term "Morambi" is defined as "a figure of baby, usu made of cloth" in a publication of the University of Chicago.

In popular culture

 * The lullaby "Tha, Tha Thabungton" was featured in the 1972 Meitei language feature film Matamgi Manipur.
 * The lullaby "Tha Tha Thabungton..." was featured in a theatrical production named "Heyang Athouba" as a part of the "Rhythm of Manipur's 3rd Opera Production" organized at the JN Manipur Dance Akademi, Imphal on 28 July 2013.

Similar lullabies

 * Der Mond ist aufgegangen - a German language lullaby
 * Northeastern Cradle Song - a Chinese language lullaby