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This period of Mizo (written) literature usually refers to the period between 1860 and 1894. [2] Although the Mizo alphabet proper was created around May 1894, written Mizo literature can be said to start from the publication of Progressive Colloquial Exercises in the Lushai Dialect by Thangliana (which is the Mizo name of Thomas Herbert Lewin) in 1874.
For his remarkable and historical contribution to Mizo language and literature, he has been selected for Padma Shri (in Literature and Education) for the year 2006 by the President of India. Prior to this, in addition to other decorations, he was also given two other National Awards viz. Rashtriya Lok Bhasha Samman-2003 & Bharat Adivasi Samman ...
Mizo is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken mainly in the Indian state of Mizoram, where it is the official language and lingua franca. [5] It is the mother tongue of the Mizo people and some members of the Mizo diaspora .
A genre unique to Mizo history and culture is that of rambuai literature. Rambuai literature in Mizo means 'Troubled Land'. This is a reference to all poetry, songs and literature associated with the Mizo Insurgency 1966-1986. [18]
Vankhama (1906-1970) was a traditional writer, composer and poet from Mizoram, India.He is known in Mizo literature for his unique lyrical style. He composed over 50 songs along his career.
Zairema (/ z aɪ ˈ r ɛ m ə /; 4 May 1917 – 17 December 2008) was a Presbyterian minister, and a pioneer in theology and literature among the Mizo people of northeast India.He was the first Mizo to obtain the degrees of BSc and BD. [1]
The society gives annual Rokunga Award to a Mizo individual who uphold and exemplified the traditional Mizo ethics. The award carries INR 50,000 and, as of 2018, is funded by the Mizo daily news agency Vanglaini. [7] [8] In 2016 Mizo Poetry Society was established in celebration of the birthday of Rokunga. [9] India portal; Literature portal
Zirsangzela Hnamte (1 December 1952 - 15 October 2002) was a writer of Mizo literature. He started composing at 17. He composed over 75 songs. [1] Many of his songs are now used as study material in high school and colleges of Mizoram. [2]