Zomi Life and Culture

 OF CONTENTSBy Rev. Dr. Gin Khan NangINTRODUCTIONCHAPTER ONE : ETYMOLOGY OF THE ZOMIThe Generic Name “Zomi”Zo tribesMigration WavesLife before British AnnexationEmergence of Kam Hau KingdomInstitution of SlaveAbolition of Slave and TaxBritish AnnexationThe First Exposure to the WorldCHAPTER TWO...

Who are the Zomi? (History)

The term ‘Zomi’ meaning, ‘Zo People’ is derived from the generic name ‘Zo’, the progenitor of the Zomi. In the past they were little known by this racial nomenclature. They were known by the non-tribal plain peoples of Burma, Bangladesh and India as Chin, Kuki, or Lushai. Subsequently the British employed...

CNF’s Notorious Activities Documented

Dr. VumSon SuantakThe main reason for accepting Bo Zing Cung’s offer to meet the DC Zomi Innkuan was a promise given to the DC Zomi Innkuan by Colonel Thomas Thango, Chairman of the CNF that the matter relating to Laihilh Dim Sian Ciin that the CNF would respond within three months. The three months...

7 Reasons why Zo People love to Hate each other

By. Carey SuanteThe Zo people all seem to love to hate each other. Well, hate may be too strong a word for it. Maybe annoyance and contempt come close to describing what we feel for each other.Even a well-meaning, well-informed and educated one may at times, intentionally or unintentionally,...

A Reflection on Kuki – Zomi Conflict of 1997

By Carey Suante Prior to 1997, Churachandpur was probably the only peaceful district in Manipur. Its residents, mostly of the Kuki-Chin-Mizo-Zomi group, lived in an almost ideal Zo society envisaged by advocates of Zo unity and nationalism – communicating with one’s own dialect and being understood...

Who are the Zomi?

By CS DalRecently, the Burmese government’s Union Election Commission rejected the Zomi National Congress (ZNC)’s registration request over a naming row, which effectively prevents the national party for entering the country’s political landscape.The UEC’s deputy director Hla Maung Cho was quoted saying...
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