The Hmar and Zomi tribal leaders in Manipur have agreed to cooperate for restoring peace in Churachandpur after recent clashes.
About Zomi Tribe
“Zomi” refers to the Zo people, an ethnic group including Mizo, Kuki, and Chin communities, living in India (Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Assam), Burma (Chin State, Sagaing Division), and Bangladesh (Chittagong Hills).
They are historic settlers of the mountainous India-Myanmar border region and speak Kukish dialects within the Kuki-Chin language family.
Festivals: Chapchar Kut: Celebrated after jhum clearing with traditional dances and feasts.
Religion and Beliefs: Traditionally animists worshipping nature spirits, Zomi people are now predominantly Christian, mainly Baptist and Presbyterian.
About Hmar Tribe
Also known as “Mhar” or “Mar,” the Hmar are part of the Chin-Kuki-Mizo ethnic group, recognized as a Scheduled Tribe under India’s Sixth Schedule,
Living in Manipur, Mizoram, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hill Tracts.
They originated from Sinlung (possibly in China), as noted in folk songs, and speak the Hmar dialect of the Kuki-Chin-Mizo language family.
Festivals: Sikpui Ruoi: A post-harvest festival featuring dances, music, and community bonding.
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