Short History of the Zillai.

1. The Short History of
Zillai
Presentation by the Education Department,
Zillai Delhi Block 2015

2. The Zillai
Emblem
Designed by -
S. Doliand Capvung
Modified by -
Soitinkhup Vaiphei
Approved in 1958

3. The Torch Represents
Knowledge & Learning;
The Hand depicts Zillai
representing the Vaiphei Tribe
Ring of Rice Stalks encircling
Zillai represents Abundance
in Food Grains
The Zillai Emblem

4. Wheel Depicts Consistency to
Purpose & Progress
The Shawls from the Wheels
are Khiangkoi & Puandum
Signifies the Contribution of
Zillai to Overall Development
of the Vaiphei Tribe
The Zillai Emblem

5. The Zillai Anthem
“Pathian Hepina Zalin”
First sung at Leilon Village
during Zillai Imphal Block
Annual Conference in 1971
Adopted as Official Anthem
in 1972
Sung for the First time as
Zillai anthem at Pengjang
Village on 31st May 1931
Composed by Pu K. Paucha
in 1971
Pathianhepinazal in
Zillainikhua a hung tung
Kakikhawmui a chawihawidi’n
A lian a neu khangthakte
La mite khanglianhenla,
La min kithang hen van nuai ah,
Sau hen zulevazosia’n le
Zillai, Zillai, Zillai
Lei ah thil um zosiate’n,
Pak tau hen, la lopina,
La hawinaleh la phatnate,
Mite’n he tau hen, Zillai
Sim le mal, saklethang mi’n,
Zaila’n kaawi tau, Zillai,
Hing zing ding lehpakzing ding in,
Um hen kumtuang, kumtuang in.

6. The Zillai Constitution
One of the first organisation to be formed yet without any set of
rules governing the office bearers until 25th year if existence.
The constitution was initiated during the term of Pu S. Doliand
Capvung in 1964.
Review and Amendments: initially absent until 31 years of existence.
Review committee Chairman : Pu Luttinthang (1995)
First review and amendment - June 5 1998 at Kangvai Village
Second review and amendment - 2011 supervised by Pu Soiminlian
Lengen

7. The Zillai Motto
“In Words and In Deeds”
Originally Coined by Pu S. Doliand Capvung as “Not
only in Words, But also in Deeds” (1960’s)
“In Words & in Deeds” suggested by Pu Soitinkhup
Vaiphei, the then General Secretary was accepted and
approved later.

8. HISTORY

9. From Maite to Delhi
Maite (7th April 1898) : First Dwellings of the
Vaipheis after migrating from Myanmar
Recognized by the British Raj on 8th Nov. 1907
Second Wave of Migration to Sialkal Range, Mizoram
Internecine & Tribal Wars : Cause Vaiphei’s
dispersion to Manipur
No cohesive force to unite the Vaipheis

10. The First Vaiphei Zillai
Conference 1939
Maite Village
11 Vaiphei Village Chiefs with young and old
alike came together for the first conference
Chairman : Pu Khupzangam
Secretary : Pu Vumpau

11. The First Vaiphei Zillai
Conference 1939
Champion the cause of Vaiphei People
Forum for discussions
Provide avenues for recreation & entertainment
OBJECTIVES

12. The Important Years
(1939-1955)
Third Vaiphei Zillai Conference - Bualtang
Village (1941) more than 300 People came.
The World War Years (1942-1945) - No Activities
Sixth Vaiphei Zillai Conference - Kangvai
Village, (1948) ; approximately 500 people came
The Silent Years (1949-1955) Organisation was
Inactive

13. The Years (1956-1959)
The Years of Transformation
1956 : Leaders gathered and resolved to revive Vaiphei Zillai
President : Pu Selzakap
General Secy. : Pu Kaikhogin
Seventh Vaiphei Zillai Conference - Pengjang Village (May, 1957)
Resolutions Passed on 31st May 1957
Delete “Vaiphei” from the name of the Organisation
Henceforth known only as Zillai
Therefore 31st May came to be observed as Zillai Day

14. The Years (1956-1969)
The Years of Transformation
The Ninth Zillai Conference: S. Kotlian Village 1959
“Simin Hungkik” Vaiphei drama by the Vaiphei Dramatic
Union
Resolution : Creation of seven blocks.
The Golden Sixties 1960-1969: Under the leadership of Pu P.
Kamlam and Pu Kaihau Vaiphei Zillai registered as Vaiphei
Students’ Association.
The Period Memorable for its crowd pulling activities and
entertainers like Vaiphei Dramatic Union and Vaiphei
Primary Circus.

15. Important Yearmarks
23rd Conference held at Lingsiphai Village 1974 gave the first
ever Zillai Souvenir “The First Fruit” entrusted to HK.
Shyama Neihsial.
26th Conference at S. Kotlian Village 1977 breached the
magical 1000 mark
1983 : With the support of S. Minlianthang, it was resolved to
use North East India (NEI) alongside Zillai
1984 : The first Zillai sports meet was held at Salampatong
Village under the leadership of Pu. T Manga Vaiphei & Pu
Khailianthang

16. Important Yearmarks
1989 : Golden Jubilee, Kangvai Village.
The then Chief Minister RK. Jaichandra grace the
occasion as Chief Guest
1990 : Zillai and Simlai under One umbrella; Zillai &
Simlai Joint conference at Dongjang Village (Dec 1990)
June 5, 1988 : Special Assembly Kangvai Village
resolved to delete NEI from the Official name of Zillai
Henceforth Identified as Zillai General Head Quarters

17. The Years (2001-2014)
The New Century
Zillai moves into a new direction
From Conference & Sports to Educational
Interests (XXXXXX)
New block at Kanggui Zillai Block was
inaugurated on December 2010

18. It can be seen from the presentation that the
Zillai Organisation despite its humble
beginnings shows various transitions
throughout the years. From what started to
unify the vaiphei speaking group, it came
about to break the dialectical barrier and
bring forth friendship with others. From what
started to be merry making and interactions,
the organization itself has adapted to the
needs of quality educations and the
importance of encouraging it.

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