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Mizo Hlakungpui Mual (Mizo Poets' Square) is a monument to commemorate Mizo poets.^[1] It was set up in 1986^[2] at the southern edge of Khawbung Village, Mizoram state, North-East India, about 100 miles northwest of Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Origin[edit | edit source]

In time, the local people decided to include all the Mizo Poets and writers who deserved recognition for their contributions to Mizo literature. The Committee agreed, and the selection procedures go as – Writers who have produced at least 3–4 books, and have had a prolonged influence on Mizo literature would be selected while Poets whose songs/poems have exceptional literary value would also be included. Writers/poets may only be included in Hlakungpui Mual five years after their death.^[1]

First Phase 1986[edit | edit source]

Patea (1894–1950)[edit | edit source]

Patea composed 55 poems whose lyrics and harmonies expressed deeply traditional Mizo sentiments. His lyrics are mainly about lamentation, praise and heavenly sentiments.^[3]

Damhauhva (1909–72)[edit | edit source]

Damhauhva wrote 51 poems highly prized for their literary qualities in Mizo poetry. His poetical words emphasizing natural beauties and its harmonies are well matched. He composed many fine poems. The values of human life with regards to nature are expressed with poetical words.^[4]

Fourth Phase 2011 (Silver Jubilee)[edit | edit source]

The Silver Jubilee of Mizo Hlakungpui Mual was celebrated on 6–7 April 2011 at the Poets' Square site in Khawbung, Mizoram, India.^[5]^[6]

Writers[edit | edit source]

Nuchhungi Renthlei (1914–2006)

Poets[edit | edit source]

P. S. Chawngthu (1922– 2005)
Zirsangzela Hnamte(1952–2002)
Rev Thangngura (1891–1943)

References[edit | edit source]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 "Mizoram Tourism". Hlakungpui Mual (Poets' Square). tourismmizoram.com. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
↑ Hlakungpui website Archived 26 September 2016 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 21 January 2012
↑ "Mizo Hlakungpui Mual". Patea. hlakungpui.com. 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
↑ "Mizo Hlakungpui Mual". Damhauhva. hlakungpui.com. 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
↑ Government of Mizoram press release on Silver Jubilee of Hlakungpui Mual, 6 April 2011, by K. Laldingliani Mis and Ipro Champai.
↑ Hlakungpui Silver Jubilee Celebration

External links[edit | edit source]

Mizo Hlakungpui Mual
Video: Silver Jubilee of Mizo Poet's Square^[usurped] 6–7 April 2011.
Photo gallery: Mizo Poets' Square
Patea
Photo Gallery for Mizo Poets and Writers

[Mizoram-1] 1.0 ^1.1 "Mizoram Tourism". Hlakungpui Mual (Poets' Square). tourismmizoram.com. Retrieved 22 January 2012.

[2] Hlakungpui website Archived 26 September 2016 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 21 January 2012

[Patea-3] "Mizo Hlakungpui Mual". Patea. hlakungpui.com. 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2012.

[Damhauhva-4] "Mizo Hlakungpui Mual". Damhauhva. hlakungpui.com. 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2012.

[5] Government of Mizoram press release on Silver Jubilee of Hlakungpui Mual, 6 April 2011, by K. Laldingliani Mis and Ipro Champai.

[6] Hlakungpui Silver Jubilee Celebration

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 [[Image:Mizo Hlakungpui Mual.JPG|thumb|300px<!--please do not try to enlarge this-->|Mizo Hlakungpui Mual in [[Mizoram]]]]
-'''Mizo Hlakungpui Mual''' (Mizo Poets' Square) is a monument to commemorate [[Mizo language|Mizo]] poets.<ref name="Mizoram">{{cite web | url=http://tourismmizoram.com/destinations#HM | title=Mizoram Tourism | publisher=tourismmizoram.com | work=Hlakungpui Mual (Poets' Square) | accessdate=22 January 2012}}</ref> It was set up in 1986<ref>[http://www.hlakungpui.com Hlakungpui website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160926094232/http://www.hlakungpui.com/ |date=26 September 2016 }} Retrieved 21 January 2012</ref> at the southern edge of [[Khawbung]] Village, [[Mizoram]] state, [[North-East India]], about 100 miles northwest of [[Chittagong]], [[Bangladesh]].
+'''Mizo Hlakungpui Mual''' (Mizo Poets' Square) is a monument to commemorate [[Mizo language|Mizo]] poets.<ref name="Mizoram">{{cite web | url=http://tourismmizoram.com/destinations#HM | title=Mizoram Tourism | publisher=tourismmizoram.com | work=Hlakungpui Mual (Poets' Square) | accessdate=22 January 2012}}</ref> It was set up in 1986<ref>[http://www.hlakungpui.com Hlakungpui website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160926094232/http://www.hlakungpui.com/ |date=26 September 2016 }} Retrieved 21 January 2012</ref> at the southern edge of [[Khawbung]] Village, [[Mizoram]] state, [[North-East India]], about 100 miles northwest of [[Chittagong]], Bangladesh.
 ==Origin==
+In time, the local people decided to include all the Mizo Poets and writers who deserved recognition for their contributions to [[Mizo language#Literature|Mizo literature]]. The Committee agreed, and the selection procedures go as – Writers who have produced at least 3–4 books, and have had a prolonged influence on [[Mizo language#Literature|Mizo literature]] would be selected while Poets whose songs/poems have exceptional literary value would also be included. Writers/poets may only be included in Hlakungpui Mual five years after their death.<ref name="Mizoram"/>
-In time, the local people decided to include all the Mizo Poets and writers who deserved recognition for their contributions to [[Mizo language#Mizo literature|Mizo literature]]. The Committee agreed, and the selection procedures go as – Writers who have produced at least 3–4 books, and have had a prolonged influence on [[Mizo language#Mizo literature|Mizo literature]] would be selected while Poets whose songs/poems have exceptional literary value would also be included. Writers/poets may only be included in Hlakungpui Mual five years after their death.<ref name="Mizoram"/>
 ==First Phase 1986==
-In the first phase were erected the monuments of Patea and Damhauhva on 6 & 7 April 1986 with their skeletal remains taken from their old grave, then were buried in the ground beneath their pyramidal monument. They were the first two interred in the Poets' Square.
 ===Patea (1894–1950)===
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 ===Damhauhva (1909–72)===
 Damhauhva wrote 51 poems highly prized for their literary qualities in Mizo poetry. His poetical words emphasizing natural beauties and its harmonies are well matched. He composed many fine poems. The values of human life with regards to nature are expressed with poetical words.<ref name="Damhauhva">{{cite web | url=http://hlakungpui.com/luahtute.php?article_id=2 | title=Mizo Hlakungpui Mual | publisher=hlakungpui.com | work=Damhauhva | year=2011 | accessdate=22 January 2012}}</ref>
-==Second phase: 1996==
-In course of time, there was an attempt to commemorate famous poets and writers whose fame spread throughout [[Mizoram]] and its adjoining regions. The process of selecting poets and writers was also strictly carried out. They had, to some extent, imitated what were found in [[Poets' Corner]], the name traditionally given to a section of the South Transept of [[Westminster Abbey]].
-Below are the poets and writers arranged in order from the pyramidal monuments of Patea and Damhauva. [[File:Hlakungpui_Mizo_Poets_Square_(2).JPG|thumb<!--please do not enlarge: this is the Wikipedia size for images-->|View of Mizo Hlakungpui Mual — Mizo Poets' Square]]
-===Writers===
-<!-- Please do not add the poems again. Thank you. -->
-#[[Kâphleia]] (1910–1940)
-#[[L. Biakliana]] (1918–1940)
-#[[Lalzuithanga]] (1916–1950)
-#[[C. Thuamluaia]] (1922–1959)
-#[[Rev. Liangkhaia]] (1985–1979)
-#[[J. F. Laldailova]] (1925–1979)
-#[[Capt. C. Khuma]] (1934–1994)
-#[[Siamkima]] (1938–1992)
-#[[K. Zawla]] (1903–1994)
-#[[K.C. Lalvunga]] (1929–1994)
-===Poets===
-#[[Laithangpuia]] (1885–1937)
-#[[Lalzova]] (1924–1945)
-#[[Saihnûna]] (1896–1949)
-#[[Lalawithangpa]] (1885–1949)
-#[[R.L. Kâmlala]] (1902–1965)
-#[[Rokunga]] (1914–1969)
-#[[Vankhama]] (1906–1970)
-#[[Suakliana]] (1885–1937)
-#[[Liandala]] (1901–1980)
-#[[C.Z. Huala]] (1903–1994)
-==Third Phase – 2006==
-Below are the names of poets and writers included in the third phase.
-[[File:Hlakungpui_Mizo_Poets_Square_(4).JPG|thumb<!--this is the standard image size, please leave it alone-->|View of Mizo Hlakungpui Mual]]
-===Writers===
-#[[Rev. Saiaithanga]] (1887–1980)
-#[[A. Sawihlira]] (1931–2000)
-===Poets===
-#[[Zasiama]] (1900–1953)
-#[[Vanmawia]] (1922–1980)
-#[[Râlngama]] (1907–1981)
-#[[Siamliana]] (1894–1962)
-#[[Laltanpuia]] (1915–1997)
 ==Fourth Phase 2011 (Silver Jubilee)==
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 * [https://web.archive.org/web/20160926094232/http://www.hlakungpui.com/ Mizo Hlakungpui Mual]
-* [http://samaw.com/mizo-poets-square/6879 Video: Silver Jubilee of Mizo Poet's Square] 6–7 April 2011.
+* {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20110415075000/http://samaw.com/mizo-poets-square/6879 Video: Silver Jubilee of Mizo Poet's Square]}} 6–7 April 2011.
 * [https://archive.today/20130130042618/http://indian-college-teachers.ning.com/photo/albums/mizo-poets-square-mizo Photo gallery: Mizo Poets' Square]
 * [http://hlakungpui.com/luahtute.php?article_id=1/ Patea]
 * [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.177451735643469&type=1 Photo Gallery for Mizo Poets and Writers]
-[[Category:Mizo people]]
+[[Category:Mizo]]
 [[Category:Monuments and memorials in India]]
 [[Category:Buildings and structures in Mizoram]]
 [[Category:Champhai district]]