18th February, 2006 – As the 58th anniversary of the Chin National Day is approaching day by day, the Chinland Guardian believes that our audience would be interested in hearing and reading a special
Singapore: 31 December 2005 [At a very young age, she was already a popular Chin singer, whose sweet and sensational voice, and amazing ability to hit high notes quickly captured the hearts of anyone hearing her voice for the first time.
Berkeley: August 27, 2005 [Chinland Guardian note: One of our editors Salai Bawi Lian Mang has the opportunity to interview Edith Mirante, an American artist and author of Burmese Looking Glass: A Human Rights Adventure and a Jungle
May 2004 – Chin National Journal: Thank you for sparing your time. We would like to interview you regarding Chin Human Rights Organization.
Salai Bawi Lian Mang: It is my pleasure.
May 29, 2005- Coming from a very musical family, Salai Thuah Awng’s passion and love for music is no surprise. He hailed from Lumbang village, Falam Township, Chin State. With his beloved wife, Mai Sui Hniang, he is currently residing in Maryland, U.SA. Unlike other famous copied song writers in Burma, Salai Thuah Awng is a truly original artist.
March 16, 2005-Washington DC –[Chinland Guardian Note: One of our editors Salai Bawi Lian Mang has the opportunity to interview Dr. Vumson Suantak, coordinator of Zo Re-Unification Organization ZORO. Dr. Vumson Suantak is a relentless campaigner for democracy and human rights. He is former chairman of several organizations such as Committee for Restoration of Democracy in Burma (CRDB), Chin National Council (CNC), Chin Freedom Coalition (CFC).
Zurich: February 14 , 2005 [Chinland Guardian’s Note: Our editor Salai Bawi Lian Mang had interview Salai Tawna, an outstanding musician and former leader of popular Rock music band ABC who has now turned into a musicologist focusing on the traditional Chin music. Salai Tawna’s aim is to preserve the Chin heritage.
Ottawa: August 17, 2003: [CG Note: The Chinland Guardian interviewed Salai Za Uk Ling of Chin Human Right Organization (CHRO) in connection with his recent meeting on the indigenous issue, the meeting which was held recently at Geneva, Switzerland.]
By Benedict Rogers, May 14, 2003, Bangkok
Zing Cung is the grandson of Rev. Sang Fen, the first Chin convert to Christianity. Rev. Sang Fen was the first President of the Zomi (Chin) Baptist Convention. He graduated in 1983 from Rangoon University and after 1988 joined the movement for democracy in Burma. In January 1989 he joined the Chin National Front (CNF), which had been
Washington DC – January 11, 2003
[Chinland Guardian’s Note:
Dear Reader; We, the Chinland Guardian news group, have made a survey in January 2003 among Chin leaders on the ongoing Chinland Constitution draft initiated by Chin Forum working group (1) constitutional drafting committee.
