Understanding Stimulative Terms in Kuki Society

Written by Ngamkhothang Haokip | 15 August 2009

By Ngamkhothang Haokip INTRODUCTION: The stimulative term Tahchapa has been traditionally use word of many of the Kukis. It is a strengthening word to stimulate personal self-determination to stand up and to confront against the challenges of the odd circumstances in life. In other words, the term Tahchapa has been uttered and used, in order to overcome sadness, dullness, hopelessness or mental sleepiness of a human person by awakening his/her inner power of living spirit with a forcef ... Read more...

The Gangtes: Into the modern mist of no return

Written by By Th Paulathuom Gangte | 28 October 2007

By Th Paulathuom Gangte October 28, 2007: Gangtes are the people (a tribal), progenitating from a land called Ganggam situating somewhere in the present day Myanmar, formerly called Burma. The word Gangte is derived from the land 'Ganggam' which meant the people or the dwellers or the inhabitants of the rich land. Ganggam on the other hand meant the land of the people or tribe called Gang. Hence, the term Gangte evolved. Two thousand years before, their progenitors dwelt in th ... Read more...

Linguistic characteristics of oral literature in Thadou Kuki

Written by By M.S. Thirumalai | 01 July 2007

By M.S. Thirumalai July 2, 2007: Linguistic Characteristics of Oral Literature in Thadou Kuki: A Tibeto-Burman Pre-Literature Language 1. Thadou Speech: Oral literatures of preliterate Tibeo-Burman communities have not been extensively studied for their literary form, content and linguistic features. The Kuki-Chin languages of the Tibeto-Burman family are no exception to this condition. Thadou, a Kuki-Chin language, is spoken mainly in Manipur Hills, although a sizeable population speaking T ... Read more...

Some features of Thadou Folktales

Written by M.S. Thirumalai | 27 May 2007

By M.S. Thirumalai 1. THADOU - A KUKI-CHIN LANGUAGE Thaadou, Thadou, or Thadou-Kuki is a widely spread language of the Kuki-Chin group of languages spoken in the Manipur Hills, and in some parts of Mizoram, Nagaland, Assam, and adjoining areas. In this short note, I present some features of the folktales of Thadou. ... Read more...

Music album in honor of Kuki-Japanese war heroes

Written by By Our Correspondent | 13 May 2006

By Our CorrespondentMay 14, 2006Below is the translated text of a music album prepared in honor of the Kuki-Japanese war heroes who fought side by side against the invading British forces during the two World Wars. The album is produced by Chongboi, who is the Kukiforum New Zealand correspondent, currently stationed in Japan. To order the album, you can reach the producer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ... Read more...

Ngambom & Khupting: The evergreen Kuki love story

Written by Zamlhun Kuki | 16 August 2004

By Zamlhun KukiAugust 17, 2004: The folklores of the mighty Kukis are unmatched in its own genuineness and decency. If comparison be made in the intensity of lovebarometer (Loborometer), Ngambom & Khupting romance would have surpassed that of the degree of Greek’s “Odyssey” or Hindus’ “Rama & Sita”, which ended in happy reunion and at best be depicted equally the desperado in Shakespear famous play of “Romeo & Juliet”, which ended in remorse tragedy. ... Read more...

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Understanding Stimulative Terms in Kuki Society

The Gangtes: Into the modern mist of no return

Linguistic characteristics of oral literature in Thadou Kuki

Some features of Thadou Folktales

Music album in honor of Kuki-Japanese war heroes

Ngambom & Khupting: The evergreen Kuki love story

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