The Thangkhal community in Lamka joyfully celebrated Khalvontawi Meet 2025 with the theme “Celebrating Thangkhal Songs, Heritage, History & Culture” at M. Saalzang Village on the night of 29 December 2025. The event was marked by happiness, unity and strong cultural pride.
The programme was graced by Mr Mangminlal, social worker, as the Chief Guest. Pu T. Khaikhanhau, President of the Thangkhal Tribe Organisation (TTO GHQ), attended as Guest of Honour. The Functional President was Pu Lianminthang, President of the Thangkhal Sinlai Pawlpi (TSP GHQ), while Pu Thangkholian, Chief of S. Munhoih, served as the Chief Host.
The first session began with an invocation prayer by Pastor T. Chinminlian, followed by a welcome address from Mr T. Mungnou, Vice-Chairman of Khalvontawi Meet 2025. This was followed by the singing of the TPO (Thangkhal Peoples' Organisation) Anthem, led by elder Zalianpau and his team.
A colourful showcase of traditional Thangkhal attire and costumes delighted the audience. The popular We Dance Academy, Lamka, presented stunning choreography with energetic dance performances.
Mr M. G. Muanlal Thangkhal, Chairman of Khalvontawi Meet 2025, presented tokens of gratitude and awards to outstanding Thangkhal personalities. The awardees included Pastor Thangdoulal for translating the Old Testament Bible into the Thangkhal dialect; Pastor Ginkhankap, for translating the New Testament Bible into Thangkhal dialect; Late Kapsuanthang, member of the Zomi Fins band and composer of the TSP Anthem (Thangkhal Sinlai Pawlpi); Late Thangkhanlam, the longest-serving President of the Thangkhal Peoples’ Organisation (now Thangkhal Tribe Organisation) and composer of the TPO Anthem; and elder Zalianpau, youth leader and lyricist of the TPO Anthem.
(Late) Thangchinsuan – Author, Khanglui Taangthu
Rev. Dr. Pum Za Thang Tombing – Acted as Pu Thawngluan (Thangkhal missionary); author
Chinghaunuam – Acted as the wife of Pu Thawngluan
Nianghoihkim – Acted as the daughter of Pu Thawngluan
TK Hang Suantak – Acted as Doctor
Dalzakam (Now missionary-pastor)
Mangminthang (Now pastor)
Didim – Singer
Chinggohniang
Pauhoihching
Nianghauching
Pauchinkhup
Khupsuanhau
Khupkhanlam
Chinkhankap
Hangboi (Now Lecturer, Lawngtlai College, Mizoram)
Kamneithang
Kamkhanlian
Khupngaihniang, and
(Late) Thangkhal Khamminkhup Mate @ TK Mate – Director & Producer, Muanna Rose
The first session concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr Thangkhanlian, Chief of M. Saalzang Village and former President of the Thangkhal Students’ Union (TSP).
The second session featured a live concert by the Zomi Fins band, which thrilled the gathering and echoed across the Zo hills. The richness of Thangkhal songs, culture, costumes and history was clearly reflected throughout the performances.
Special invitees included leaders and representatives from the Thangkhal Tribe Organisation, Thangkhal Youth Organisation, Thangkhal Sinlai Pawlpi, Thangkhal Literature Society, all Thangkhal village chiefs, the Thangkhal Bible Church (IFCA-I) and the Thangkhal Baptist Church (ABA).
The fun-filled Khalvontawi Meet 2025 came to a memorable close under the smooth and lively compering of Mr Malsawm Thangkhal and Miss Ruthi Thangkhal, leaving everyone with lasting joy and pride.
For more photos, click KHALVONTAWI MEET 2025 | ALBUM
(Voice of the voiceless)
.jpeg)
No comments:
Post a Comment
Comments not related to the topic will be removed immediately.