KEIZUAN
Keizuan is a village located in the eastern part of Senthang District, Hakha Township, Chin State, Myanmar. It is situated 75 miles from Hakha City and 26 miles from Gangaw City.
When the settlers first arrived, they were led by Pu Tluang Khar and initially settled in Bawi Hram near the Phokva River. Later, they invited Pu Bual Chum from Khuapi Village. After that, the elders of Chawncum Village welcomed them and granted permission to stay temporarily in their village. On January 1, 1951, Keizuan Village was officially founded and established.
The name “Keizuan” existed even before the village itself. In the east of Keizuan, there is a river called Phokva, which has a rock cliff about 20 feet high. It is said that tigers could leap over this cliff, and the place became known as “Keizuan.” This is the origin and meaning of the village’s name.
Keizuan was founded after Myanmar gained independence and was established through prayer and dedication to God. The founders of Keizuan Village were:
- Pu Bual Chum (Tinthe, Khuapi)
- Pu Tluang Khar (Khpla, Khuapi)
- Pu Ken Ci (Thianhlun, Maukhua)
- Pu Tluang Kio (Thianhlun, Sumsi)
- Pu Chan Tum (Lailung, Hausen)
- Pu Sang Hlei (Hmunung, Phaipha)
- Pu Mang Dun (Airi, Phaipha)
- Pu Chan Cung (Airi, Phaipha)
- Pu Hrang Dun (Phupi, Phaipha)
- Pu Than Kua (Hmunung, Phaipha)
- Pu Tawk Mang (Tinthe, Phaipha)
- Pu Kip Thin (Airi, Phaipha)
- Pu Zam To (Cungcinthlak, Khuapi)
- Pu Khen Lian (Sathing, Khuapi)
- Pu Thawng Uk (Sathing, Khuapi)
- Pu Ai Khuat (Laanam, Khuapi)
- Pu Tin Huat (Liantu, Khuapi)
The first Christians and believers in Keizuan included Pu Mang Dun, Pu Bual Chum, Pu Thang Nawn, Pu Chan Tum, Pu Thawng Uk, Pu Zam To, Pu Tawk Mang, Pu Than Kua, Pu Kip Tun, and Pu Khen Lian.
Geography
- Neighboring villages: Tilak Village lies to the east; Lungtar and Cangva villages are to the west; Bungzung Village is to the north; Chawncum Village is to the south.
- Keizuan is surrounded by the Rangsitlang Mountain Range, located in the eastern part of the village. This mountain range begins in Rangsi Village (Zotung District) and ends in Leium (B) Village. It is the longest and most well-known mountain range in the eastern part of Senthang District.
- The Phokva River flows along the eastern side of the village, originating from Bungzung Village. It contains many species of fish, and the villagers earn part of their livelihood from fishing in this river, which joins the Riva River.
Economy
Keizuan is an agricultural village, with most residents making their living through farming.
Education
A private school was established in 1954, with Saya Zam To as the first teacher. In 1975, the village opened a government-recognized middle school, with Saya Myint Shwe from Mindat serving as the first headmaster.
Religion
The first church in Keizuan was the Baptist Church, established in 1951. The first pastor was Rev. Hram Phen. Those who have served as pastors include:
- Rev. Hram Phen (1964–1966)
- Rev. Chum Cin (1971–1999)
- Rev. Peng Ling (2003–2014)
- Rev. Thawng Za Thang (2015–2021)
- Rev. Peng Ling (2021–present)
Today, Keizuan Village has only one church, the Baptist Church, where Rev. Peng Ling serves as the full-time senior pastor.
Current Population
Keizuan Village has 34 households and approximately 106 inhabitants.
