Haka to host 78th Chin National Day Celebration on 20 Feb

The 78th Anniversary of Chin National Day celebration will be held at the Chin State Government Office in Haka, Chin State, on 20 February, as is done every year, according to an official from the Chin State government office.
The festival will be attended by representatives of the various Chin ethnic groups from Chin State.
“As is tradition, the annual event will be held grandly. Representatives of Chin ethnic groups from the mountains and plains will attend,” said an official from the Chin State government office.
After Myanmar gained independence, a public conference was held in Falam on 20 February 1948, at which it was decided to change from a system of rule by chieftains (Saophas) to a democratic system of governance.
At the 7th Chin Traditional Council Conference held in Yangon on 9 October 1950, a proposal was submitted to designate Chin National Day. At the request of the members present, 20 February – the date of the public conference held in Falam – was selected as Chin National Day.
Chin National Day is a special day for the Chin people, who are an ethnic group that shares the same language, culture, history, and customs. — ASH/TH

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