Lungcawi is a village located in Zokhua Province, Hakha Township, Chin State, Myanmar. It is 50 miles from Hakha. The village was founded in AD 1986 by Pu Hrang Thum from Tinam Village. Before its founding, there were only two or three houses in the area.
The story of Lungcawi’s founding is closely tied to its Christian heritage. In 1976, Bishop CK No Chum—founder of Gospel for Asia (GFA) and the Believer Church—along with his friends, came to Tinam and preached the message of salvation. Pu Hrang Thum and several Tinam villagers were born again, and God revealed to Pu Hrang Thum the vision to establish a “spiritual land” in Lungcawi. As a result, 19 households with about 50 people from Tinam relocated to form the new village. Lungcawi was founded after both the arrival of Christianity and Myanmar’s independence.
Geography
- Neighboring villages and towns:
- East: Leium (A), Bungzung, Gangaw City (eastern Senthang District)
- West: Lamtuk, Tinam, Ruavan, Zokhua Hlun, and Zokhua Thar
- East: Leium (A), Bungzung, Gangaw City (eastern Senthang District)
- Mountains: Ngunhrinlung, Calbo, and Siakiam Mountains (west)
- Streams: Thongva Stream (east) and Cuiva Stream (west)
Economy
The villagers earn their living mainly through farming and shifting cultivation.
Education
Before Lungcawi was formally settled, a private primary school existed in 1895. A new private school was established in 1985, with Sy Kap Hre and Sym Sui Tha Khen as teachers. A government primary school opened in 1989, and it has since been upgraded to a middle school.
Religion
The village has one church—Believer Church—founded by Bishop CK Dr. No Chum from Sopum Village. The church leadership includes:
- Rev. Van Hnin Awi – Pastor
- Pastor Van Lal Cung – Pastor
- Sym Dawt Tha Hniang – Sunday School Teacher
- Evangelist Thawng Za Lian – Evangelist
Current Population
Lungcawi has 79 households and approximately 360 inhabitants.
