Posted by: "Nehginpao Kipgen" nehginpao@yahoo.com nehginpao
Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:06 pm (PST)
I would like to read the researched findings in both its first and second edition. Late Dr. Vumson in his book entitled “Zo history” proposed the name “Zo’ in an attempt to find a common and agreeable nomenclature for our people. However, till the day of his demise, he didn’t insist that it is the truest and authentic name. According to his findings and conclusion, this word pronounced differently as Zo or Yo or Cho or Asho, etc. is the most widely used, and therefore, should be used as a common name. Many of our historians and scholars could counter argue. We have a tradition and history of identifying ourselves by clan name (literally the oldest man in the family) and or by village name - our traditional governing system is chieftainship.
During my meetings with ZORO president R. Thangmawia and retired Indian ambassador L. Keivom here in the United States, I emphasized to them that the people are more important than the nomenclature itself, and even suggested them to organize an international conference if they are really serious about reunification. Participating at the United Nations indigenous conference in New York is good, but the grassroots activities are also equally important, if not more. Although we sometimes attempt to manipulate or monopolize our historical identity distinctively as Kuki, Chin or Mizo (Zo), the world understands the fact that we are one and the same small group of people.
Nehginpao Kipgen
Manmasi Year Book
Manmasi Year Book: A Preview
>Vol-II (2006 -2007)
> -Joseph Joute, Journalist.
> For the first time in the annals of the Zo ethnic tribes or the descendants of Manmasi, a unique Year Book has come into existence thanks to the untiring efforts of the editorial board led by the abled editor and publisher Timothy Z.Zote of Churachandpur. The Sincere and persevering editor and his team could never be discredited for bringing out such an important price of hard work which could be valued by all the Zo ethnic groups (Manmasians) alike, individually or as a whole.
> It was about nine Years back that the editor of the Year Book came to me and told me about his vision of collection and documentating of the historical facts and figures of the Zo ancestors and their history besides today’s World latest information and important incidents rerlated to historical developments. I encouraged him to continue on the good words and suggested a few many things. But, to be frank, at that time I had some doubt that whether a match like “Manorama Year Book” could be made from our land/world, i,e, the Zo’s world.
> I was not so surprise when the first edition (2005) was released at Rengkai Community Hall by Dr (Prof.) L. Fimate, Director of RIMS but was amazed at the contents and quality of the Book. The Vol-I of the Manmasi Year Book was the best seller and valued by all next to the Bible. It was sold out in no time.
> When the second edition (2006-2007_ was in its initial stage and materials being collected, Timothy came to me again and showed me the collection of historical facts and up-dating knowledge and information. I was involved in a great deal and knew how important the contents were and the width
>e of its coverage.
> When I was given the dummy copy for final proof-reading, I was again amazed at the so many materials being collected in a short time. And when the final copy of the Year Book was brought or given to me by the editor for a preview, the quality of the Year Book now convinces me that even a print standard of the quality of Manorama Year Book could be produced even in our own land!
> Going through the book, I found that it is of the finest or best quality and the hard-cover with jacket-multi- colour was of the latest and highest quality that has never been matched even by year books like the ManoramaYear Book which comes to be the largest selling Year Book in India(English) The Manorama Year Book compared to the Manmasi Year Book is very cheap in quality and contents especially for the Zo ethnic groups.
> The content of the Manmsi Year Book, Part one, history of various tribes coming out from Sinlung (China) and how they scattered and settled in many parts of North-East India, Myanmar and even upto Bangladesh is most enlightening. The events and dates of the historical facts are precisely documented and most factual compared to many Zo history books. It sure is a hard-researched findings from various angles. This is the only book which research the Zo history in the most general view, that is, without pointing to a single tribe in particular. The facts in which all of the Zos (Manmasians) can base their historical sources. It would be most valuable for historical researchers of the Zo ethnic groups, and others researching on the origin of the Zos
> It is apparent that most of the famous incidents and persons originate from Mizoram and especially of the Hmar Manmasian tribes. The word “Manmasi” appears to originated from the Hmar language. But all of the Zo ethnic groups seem to identify themselves as descendants of Manmasi.
> The historical events recorded from 229 BC is the most valuable piece of collection.
> The first part of the Year Book deals in general history and information of the region. The world Section also deals in many important subjects from Geography to Science to modern technology, besides India and world history of great people and civilizations.
> General knowledge from business to Science and upto-dated informtions, good for students and officials alike are included in the Miscellany Section. These information stored in our own dialect in a good quality print could be a knowledge house for future generations for many Year Book could be and sure is a valuable source for all the human races that can be used any time in diverse way for varied purposes.
> The Bio-graphy of prominent persons in their respective fields is the bone of the Year Book which makes it unique from the other Year Books. For those who want to have biographies of imminent persons of the Zo People ranking from intellectuals to businessmen, singers to Journalists, Social workers, etc. Manmasi Year Book Vol-II (2006-07) is a book which must be possessed by any means. It is the one and only year Book of its kind in the world of its contents, Standard quality and uniqueness.
> The last part, but not the least, deals with important current Events, historical events that will remain as a hall-mark for the Manmasian of Zo hnathlaks along with their pictures. The first of its kind in the Zo’s history like the state level SIKPUIRUOI and its cultural festivals and beauty pageant along with the picture of the beautiful MISS SIKPUIRUOI are an eye-catchers. The incidents of innocent people being killed were the evidence of the once-upon-a- time Gun-culture that is affecting the Zo’s culture are all documented and recorded.
> All in all, the Manmasi Year Book is a very unique Book, the first of its kind in the world. One cannot be more true3 in placing it next to the Bible especially among the Zo ethnic groups. Not any kind of Book has been published, other than the Bible, that containes so many valuable materials in over 700 pages of the best quality of paper and print quality.
> The Year Book priced at Rs. 350/- only will be sold at Rs. 300/- on the releasing day, is a nominal price compared with its quality. It is the pride of the tribal people and is rightly released by Shri P.C. Lawmkunga IAS. the Principal Secy. of Tribal Development, Hills, Commerce and Industries.
> I hope that the Manmasi Year Book continues to enrich the Zo’s customs and remained a priceless piece in the future. The Book is sure to be best-seller like its predecessor. Those who get it at Rs.300/- only will be the luckiest persons
On Mon, 23 Apr 2007 Menasheh Lamhil wrote :
>Sopi,
> Leiset chung ahin Zougam a cheng nation tamtah aum in ahi. Ajehchu Zougam kitihi Burma le India a bou um ahipon, leiset chung jouse a um ahi. Continent jouse ahin Zougam aumsohkei e, achutileh amijong umsohkei ding tina ahi.
>
> Zou akitileh thinglhang gamdap lah, thingna louna kehoina mun, zu le va chuleh sa tiho nom a alhatna mun hohi zoulah akitin, Zougam jong hitima chu ahi. Hitima bang achu hitobang gamlah a cheng (mihem hihen lang, sahem hitaleh) amaho chu Zoumi kiti ahi in asa hochu Gamsa kiti ahi. Tukhang hin adeh in lhumlam gam mi hohi city sung a chen sang hin gamthip lah a nomtah a hinkho man ding thanom ahung tam tauvin, chuleh hitobang gam lah ahin acheng nomjo tauvin, khatveileh amahon jong Zoumi kahiuve ahinti diu kinep aum in ahi. (Tot le tah kigomkhom ahi)
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> Kuki vang hi eiho India, Burma chuelh Chittagong sung a Manmashi sonte ho jouse min eina minvonau khat ahi in, eiho kihetna khat jong ahi e. Zoumi vang hi leiset chung ah atam e (ama hon eipao ahetlou jeh uva Zoumi ahilam uh akihet lou bou uh ahi).
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>
>thinglang post
> Iti dan a KUKI leh Zo kiti hi hung kijang kah le le kit a hitaam ? Kuki/Zo kiti a ahung kiman khom hi dih mong a hinaam ? Ngaito khamsed kasa in , ahe thiem hon lungsed tah a nei hin hilchen ding in kahung tao e.
>
> Kakipah'e
> On 4/21/07, Kukiforum News
>
> Lamka, April 20: United People's Front, a conglomerate of various armed outfits today clarified that the views expressed by German Kuki/Haokip, Army Chief of KNF (MC) and chief commander of the KNO in his interview with NDTV 24X7 dated April, 2007 regarding the formation of Kuki/Zo organizations and its objectives in Manipur were purely of his personal opinion.
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>The statement of the UPF further clarified that the views neither represent the collective will nor aspiration of the people, and that, it considered the uttered views as premature.
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>The Kuki/Zo ethnic group in the present state of Manipur, though they share common history, culture, language, beliefs system etc still failed to establish a common forum as of now, said the statement.
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>UPF therefore, construes the views of German as 'unfulfilled task' and 'passionate dreams' and does not consider any particular community/organizat ion as natural enemy.
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> http://e-pao. net/GP.asp? src=17..210407. apr07
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