The Zomi Music Uplift Society (ZOMUS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and uplifting the identity, music, and culture of the Zomi people. The Zomi people are an ethnic group native to parts of Myanmar, India, and Bangladesh, with a rich cultural heritage that includes traditional music, folk songs, and unique instruments.
ZOMUS serves as a platform to:
1. Preserve Cultural Heritage: Safeguarding traditional Zomi music and practices ensures they are passed down to future generations.
2. Promote Zomi Music: Through performances, recordings, and educational initiatives that introduce Zomi music to broader audiences.
3. Uplift the Community: By empowering Zomi artists, musicians, and cultural practitioners, providing them with opportunities to showcase their talents, and fostering pride in their cultural identity.
The organization operates locally within the Zomi diaspora in the USA and globally, fostering connections within the Zomi community and promoting cross-cultural exchanges with other groups.
Key Activities of ZOMUS:
• Hosting cultural events and musical performances.
• Offering workshops and educational programs on Zomi music and traditions.
• Supporting Zomi musicians and artists through grants, mentorship, and collaborations.
• Engaging in community-building initiatives to strengthen unity and solidarity within the Zomi diaspora.
Through its work, ZOMUS aims to ensure that the Zomi culture and music thrive, inspire, and contribute to the global cultural landscape.
