Academy’s Symposium on Mizo Culture
SHILLONG: Mizo Literature and Language Teachers Academy (MILLTA) today organised a symposium on Mizo culture in collaboration with the Department of Art and Culture, government of Mizoram at the I & PR auditorium. President of MILLTA, Prof. Laltluangliana Khiangte, addressed the gathering in the noon session. He mentioned the need of preserving the cultural heritage of Mizoram and the role that is to be played in this case by the teachers of Mizo language and literature.
Over 150 people attended the function which was graced by the presence of Mr. Ngurbiaka, Joint Director of Art and Culture, Mizoram. A senior teacher and former Minister of Art and Culture, Dr. Lalzama talked about respect for the elderly (Aia upa zah). He emphasized the present need of respecting others especially the aged and elderly people of the society.
Zosiamliana of Government Aizawl North College and R.L.Thianga of Government Hrangbana College also joined the symposium by elaborately discussing the Mizo style of grave digging as well as marriage rituals like the bride’s prize.In the second session, Prof. Laltluangliana Khiangte released a new book I Thu Ni Se by R.C. Lalruatchhunga who is a teacher of Zemabawk HSS.
Talking about the new book, Prof. Khiangte made a comprehensive estimation of the released book. He praised the book where five short plays have been recorded systematically by the author. At this point in the function, K.Biakthianghlima and P.Lalremliana introduced two other cultural topics for discussion in the symposium.
The programme has been highly appreciated by culture specialists and teachers of Mizo language and literature. Representatives of women’s group (MHIP Hqrs.), elders’ group (MUP Hqrs.), students’ group (MZP) as well as one of the largest Mizo youth groups, Central YMA also participated in the discussion.
Source: NNN