Tedim District
Tedim District
တီးတိန်ခရိုင် | |
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District | |
Country | Myanmar |
State | Chin State |
District | Tedim District |
Capital | Tedim |
Established | 2022 |
Area | |
• Total | 5,983 km2 (2,310 sq mi) |
Population (2014) | |
• Total | 117,393 |
• Density | 20/km2 (51/sq mi) |
Time zone | MST |
Tedim District (Burmese: တီးတိန်ခရိုင်) is a district in Chin State, Myanmar with a population of 117,393 (combining Tedim and Tonzang townships) according to the Myanmar Census 2014, making it the most populous district in Chin State. On May 1, 2022, Tedim District was formed with Tedim and Tonzang townships. Its district seat is Tedim.[1] The major towns are Tedim, Tonzang, Cikha, and Khaikam.
Townships[edit]
Townships in Tedim District:
Borders[edit]
Tedim District borders:
- Manipur State of India to the north;
- Mizoram State of India to the west;
- Falam District of Chin State to the south;
- Kalay District of Sagaing Division to the east.
- Tamu District of Sagaing Division to the northeast.
Festivals[edit]
- Kum Thak (New Year's Day)
- Zomi Nam Ni (Chin National Day)[2]
- Sial Sawm Pawi or Lawm Annek[3]
- Khuado Pawi[4]
- Lungdam Pawi (Merry Christmas)
History[edit]
On 12 February 1947, Pu Thawng Za Khup of Tedim from Chin Committee signed Panglong Agreement to formed a Union of Burma. After Burma Independent, Chin Special Division[5] (now Chin State) was formed with Falam District and Mindat District. On 1 May 2022, Tedim District was formed.
Notable People[edit]
- Pu Cin Sian Thang (6 April 1938 – 31 July 2021) was a politician. He was a chairman of Zomi Congress for Democracy.
- Pu Gin Kam Lian is a politician. He is currently the Chairman of Zomi Congress for Democracy.[6]
- Pu Pau Lun Min Thang is a politician. He is currently the Secretary of Zomi Congress for Democracy.[7]
- Khuppi is a singer. He is the lead singer of Doron Band.[8] One of his famous songs is "Kyay Nat De."[9]
- Dr. Cin Do Kham, PhD (March 19, 1959 - October 13, 2013) was a missionary and a professor of theology at Oral Roberts University at Tulsa, OK.
- Evan. Langh Do Khup or commonly known as Sia Do Khup is an Evangelist and a writer.[10]
- Sangpi is a Burmese gospel singer.[11]
- Suan Lam Mang is a football player, who plays as a forward for Thai League 2 club Pattaya United and Myanmar National Football Team.
- Thawn Kham is a singer.[12]
- Dr. Vumson Suantak, PhD (November 9, 1937 - September 19, 2005) was a Geologist and Historian. He also wrote Zo History book.[13]
- Rev. Dr. Do Suan Mung was an Evangelist and a writer.[14]
- Bishop Felix Lian Khen Thang is a bishop of Kalay, Myanmar.[15]
References[edit]
- ^ "Home | MIMU". themimu.info. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "Zomi Nam Ni (ZND) » Zomi Pedia". 2022-07-24. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "(Ngeina) Sialsawm - Lawm Annek | PDF". Scribd. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "About Khuado Pawi – Zomi Innkuan New Zealand". 2019-11-30. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Chin Special Division (Extension of Laws) Act 1948". www.asianlii.org. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Pu Gin Kam Lian » Zomi Pedia". 2022-08-13. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Pu Pau Lun Min Thang » Zomi Pedia". 2022-08-13. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "DORON MUSIC CHANNEL - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ ခုပ်ပီး ေက်နပ္တယ္ /Khup Pi - Kyay Nat De' [Official Music Video]. Retrieved 2024-05-07 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Pau, Ds (2009-07-23). "Murlen: Sia Evan. Langh Do Khup na piangthak lo hi zenzen leh". Murlen. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Sangpi Music - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Thawn Kham". Spotify. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Dr. Vumson Suantak, PhD". ZOUGAM.COM. 2007-06-07. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Global, Live (2015-01-01). "Meet the Founder and President, Dr. Mung". Live Global. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Bishop Felix Lian Khen Thang [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
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