Manmasi Year Book Released in Manipur

Lamka, 23 Dec 2014: The largest year book ever produced in Northeast India and a must read book for scholars and students, titled “Manmasi Year Book-Vol III Special Edition” has been released by Rev  Ros Infimate, chairman, Hmar Christian Leaders’ Forum, India here in Muolvaiphei on Tuesday (Dec 23).

‘Manmasi’ is the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Some believes that the Kuki, Chin and Mizo people are descendants of Manmasi tribe. Hence the word ‘Manmasi’ has become an indispensable name for all Chin-Kuki-Mizo-Zomi-Hmar folks who were identified separately. However majority of them could not accept it so far.

 

“The editorial board has selected those persons who had done exceptional contribution among the Chin-Kuki-Mizo-Zomi-Hmar community,” said Timothy Z Zote, the editor & publisher.

The third volume compiled 20 topics written by selected academicians, writers and journalist contained in a book of 223 pages. The book is dedicated to one famous Hmar V. N. Sela (1910- 10 Aug 2003). Manipur chief minister O Ibobi Singh, Mizoram chief minister Lal Thanhawla Sailo and Manipur University vice-chancellor Prof H Nandakumar Sarma stated the appreciation in the message they wrote in the book.

 

The contents of Manmasi Year Book includes: 1) Important Years & Events in Manmasi (Mizo, Tedim, Chin, Kuki), 2) Facts About India, 3) Social Profiling: The Root Causes of Racial Discrimination by Madhu Chandra, spokesperson, North East Support Centre & Helpline, Delhi, 4) Naga Political Movement by Aram Pamei, 5) ZORO (Zo Re-unification Organisation) by R Lalchhuana, general secretary, ZORO, 6) Review of Manipur 2012 by Paojel Chaoba, 7) Local-Self Government in Manipur (Hill Areas): The Road Ahead! by  K Vungzamawi, 8) Analytical Study of the Conversion of the Hmar into Christianity by Dr Lalkhawlien Pulamte, 9) Kuki Movement in Process: An Outline by Dr Seilen Haokip, 10) Harmonious Happiness by prof Vanlalnghak, 11) Hmar Music by L Kiemlo Pulamte, 12) The Manipur (Village Authority in Hill Areas) Act, 1956 and Its Impact on the Hill People’s Administrative System by Dr R Sanga, 13) Sinzawngna Lampui (Career Guidance in Hmar dialect) by C Songate, 14) Journalism and Mizo by Linda Chhakchhuak & H C Vanlalruata, 15) Growth and Scarcity Mark 2012 in Mizoram by Zodin Sanga, 16) Zofa Inlahrang Tur Kan Awmlo (in Mizo) by Lalzuia Colney, 17) The Hmar Struggle for Self-Determination: A Brief Historical Investigation by Paul B Chonzik, 18) Inneihna Hi Le (in Mizo) by K L Liana, 19) Zofate leh Rimawi (in Mizo) by Ramhluna Hnamte, and 20) Who’s Who among the Manmasi of Northeast India (Mizo, Tedim, Chin, Kuki).

 

“To make the present volume more relevant some of the prevailing political crises of the Manmasi people are given prominence with a sole purpose of informing the readers that Manmasi have a common struggle in the arena of political history of the area,” said Timothy Z Zote.

 

Timothy Z Zote, who actively involved in the state for peace and development, is an energetic journalist who held the post of finance secretary in Manipur Hill Journalists’ Union. The editorial team is working trying their best get the ISBN number in order to make the book goes worldwide.

 

V N Sela, son of (late) Darthanglien and (late) Tuosung, was born in 1919. He had three brothers – Singa, Vunga and Lalthanglien and two sisters – Dokim and Rokhawl. 

Sela and his wife Hrilchawngpui were blessed with 19 children (10 boys and 9 girls). Right from his boyhood, Sela was quite different from other persons of his contemporary. He was friendly to all, ever ready to help others at any time. He managed to complete Class V at the Patpuihmun School in Manipur.

 

Sela deeply involved in social welfare activities during his time and became one of the most important Val Upa (Youth Commander) of his time. He was the founder-chairman of Hmarkhawlien A G School in Assam.

 

According to family sources Selas is one of the respectable goan bura (mantri) of Hmarkhawlien village. Among his children, the most outstanding one is David Lalkhumtir Neitham, an Assam Police Services (APS) officer, who has now been holding top position in Assam Police Department.

Mr Chaoba, sub-editor, Imphal Free Press

The releasing ceremony was attended by a well-known educationist and scientist Dr HH Mate, Rev J Huoplien Neitham, Mr and Mrs L Chaoba, sub-editor of Imphal Free Press, invitees and media persons.  The function was chaired by Lalthalur Infimate, lecturer of Rengkai Higher Secondary School followed by invocation prayer of Rev. J Huoplien Neitham.

 

Rev Jessai L Neitham, D/S EFCI, Saikawt district blessed the book and editorial team with his prayer.  Darsiemlien Ruolngul, chairman of Manmasi Year Book (Vol-III) gave the keynote address while a noted research scholar Dr Joseph Suantak gave away the vote-of-thanks. With the closing prayer of pastor L. Ramlawm Inbuon the function came to an end.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

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