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A Northern Chin Tradition - Architecture, History, Life, Death and Feasting in Sukte-Kamhau (Hardcover, New)
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A Northern Chin Tradition - Architecture, History, Life, Death and Feasting in Sukte-Kamhau (Hardcover, New)
Series: Other Voices, Other Eyes, 2
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In this volume we are provided with a unique insider's perspective
on the rich culture of the northern Chin area of Burma\Myanmar by
S. Khup Chin Pau, who, as grandson of Chief Hau Chin Khup, grew up
amongst the feasts of merit and clan funerals of Kamhau chiefs at
the height of their power and opulence. His account of the
historical traditions of the area gains further depth and
verisimilitude from exclusive access to rare documents and
recordings of previous generations, including the personal
notebooks of Pu Vung Za Kham, Secretary to Chief Pum Za Mang.
Beginning with the traditional architecture of the Kamhaus, Sukte
and Siyins of the Northern Chin Hills, the book moves on to present
the Sukte story in both poetry and song, and a local history of
Sukte-Kamhau. The Sukte-Kamhau customs pertaining to the entirety
of the life-cycle are described, including coming of age,
courtship, marriage, the birth of a baby and the politically
important communal feasts, funerals and memorials. A direct
representation of peerless primary material, this highly
illustrated work presents a wealth of data that will constitute a
valuable resource for local people and scholars alike.
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