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Town & Village

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Traditional songs and dances

Discover the fascinating traditions and festivals of the Chin people.

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Civilian population is paying a high price for the war

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Rih Lake

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Sihhmuh

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Biographies

David Van Bik

The late Rev. Dr. David Van Bik was born on July 28, 1926 at Tlangpi village, Chin State, Myanmar (Burma). His father was Pu Chawn Tur, a village evangelist and his mother was Pi Renh Tial.

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Town & Village

Tahtlang

Tahtlang khua cu Khualhringtlang ava donghnak lei ha amah paakte lawng ni aummi khua si.

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Town & Village

The Khuado Festival Revisited

Discover the fascinating traditions and festivals of the Chin people.

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Town & Village

Phaikhua

Phaikhua village was founded in 1895 by two brothers, Mr. Van Dul and Ral Hei, sons of Za Hnawk, the chieftain of Congthia village.

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Animals & Nature

Rih Lake

Rih Lake is located in Rih Khaw Dar town, Falam district, in northern Chin State, close the Myanmar-India border and 46 kilometers from Falam city.

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Town & Village

Sihhmuh

Sihhmuh is a village situated on the west of Thantlang town. It was founded in 1865. There is a fascinating historical fact behind the story of the founding of the village.

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