Tha Tha Thabungton
| "Tha Tha Thabungton" | |
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An illustration of the Meitei language cradle song "Tha Tha Thabungton" in Meitei script | |
| Song | |
| Language | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
| English title | "Moon Moon Young Moon" or "Moon Moon Full Moon" |
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Tha Tha Thabungton (Meitei: Thaa Thaa Thaabungton; Old Manipuri: 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 Thaa (Meitei for 'moon')) and the Heibong (Meitei for 'ficus/fig fruit')).