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Vankhama
Born1906
Mizoram, India
Died1970
Occupation(s)Academic
Writer
Known forMizo literature
ParentVanchhunga

Vankhama is writer of Mizo literature. Vankhama is well known for his use of words in Mizo Literature not used by others. Among his famous works are Tlaizawng Par, Nunrawng Hmelṭha, Rimawi ram & Mizo Vaihlo. He has composed over 50 songs[1]. He received much of his musical training from the missionaries to Mizoram[2].

Personal

He was born in Diarkhai village, His father was the first Mizo Pastor Vanchhunga. He studied in various places including Shillong, Silchar and Calcutta. He is also father of two well known mizo singers Vanhlupuii and Vanlalruati[3].

Songs

Some of his more famous works are[4]:

  • Khawngai hnuchham,
  • Rimawi ram,
  • Mizo Vaihlo,
  • Nunrawng Hmelṭha

See also

References

  1. ^ "Vankhama". Kumtluang. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Music – A Channel of Peace Contributed by Vanhlupuii". Retrieved 3 January 2019.
  3. ^ "Vankhama". Nunkhua. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Mizo Poetry". GOVERNMENT AIZAWL NORTH COLLEGE. Retrieved 3 January 2019.