Youths of Jampui Hill Decorate the Festive Season with Literary Event
In a first-of-its-kind event, over a hundred youths from all ten villages of Jampui Hill congregated around a bonfire in the backyard of the Traditional Kitchen (Tranquil Homestay) in Behliangchhip village.
The gathering, set against the backdrop of the neighboring Hachhek Hill range of Mizoram under a clear winter night sky on December 27 was a grand literary feast.
The event, organized by the Zampui Literary Society (ZLS), was titled “Zantiang Hla Mâwi,” Mizo poetic words that roughly translate to “Soulful Midnight Songs.”
The highlight of the event included: open mic poetry where the youths took turns in reading and reciting their own poetry compositions with questions coming from audiences followed by informative and indepth interactions, musical performances by local singers who came up with their original songs, and other competitive entertainment activities with books given away as prizes.
Notably, three speakers speak on three important themes: Dr. Zairemthiama Pachuau spoke about the positive impact of literature on physical and mental health, sharing insights from his professional practice and personal experiences.
Miss Laldawnpuii discussed romanticism in literature and its role in building the positive image and appeal of a culture, community, or place. She emphasized its potential application in promoting tourism, culture, arts, and crafts of the Mizos in Jampui Hill.
Davies Hriatpuia, a teenager-author who already has two publications in his cap spoke about the role of literature as a vital tool of social critiques that can revolutionizing civilization and reforming society.
Notably, a strong literary awakening has recently emerged among the teenagers and youths of Jampui Hill. This movement continues to gain momentum under the able leadership of Dr. Dustin Lalkulhpuia, a scholar and prolific writer from Behliangchhip village in Jampui Hill.
(Tripura, Northeast)
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