In the evolving political terrain of Myanmar, particularly in the contested highlands of Eastern Zogam, a critical linguistic and ideological question is emerging: Should the
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I. Introduction The global Zomi singing contest formerly known as “Zomi Idol” has evolved into a more culturally resonant and identity-affirming name: Zomi Lengthe. However, some have proposed the poetic term “Zolengthe” as …
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The Zogam Charter and Zomi Flag are not unilateral declarations nor symbols of division—they are the result of representative consensus, reaffirmed at the historic Zomi International Conference in Kuala Lumpur …
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The Taxonomical and Lexical Analysis of “Zomi Lengthe” vs “Zolengthe”: A Sociolinguistic Examination
Abstract This paper examines the linguistic, cultural, and socio-pragmatic dimensions of the terminological transition from “Zomi Idol” to either “Zomi Lengthe” or “Zolengthe” within the Zomi community’s cultural discourse. Through …
