Lai people

They migrated through the Tibetan mountains moving further towards the East to become a major tribal group in the Chin Hills of Burma from where same few came to the present habitat (Mizoram) in the beginning of the 18th century or earlier.F. Chhawnmanga, a retired District Adult Education Officer, under the State Government of Mizoram, who has conducted an extensive personal interview with some chiefs of Lakher, tells.The Lakher chief Mr. Kilkhara of Saiha and Tawngliana of Serkawr Villages were the descendants of Lianchi and Alkheng respectively of Hlawnchhing family of Hakha.There are many tribes among the Chin people which includes Laimi, Matu, Asho, Cho (Sho), Khumi (M'ro), Lusei (Lushai), Kuki (Thadou) and Zomi .The following are some of the sub-tribes found in Chin State: Laizo, Khuangli, Khualsim, K’cho, Zahau, Zanngiat, Zophei, Lente, Lautu, Ngawn, Tlanglau, Dawn, Thlanrawn, Tlaisun, Hauhulh, Zokhua, Mara, Simhrin, Senthang, Mi-E, Towr and more.[6] [Not all listed] Chin National day is celebrated each year on 20 February to commemorate the "General Assembly of Chinland" held in 1948.The strongest Laipaih or Chin wrestler from this generation is Rung Lian Ceu, he was from Chuncung village, and he is currently living in the United States.
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