Lunghau
Lunghau is a village located in the western part of Senthang District, Hakha Township, Chin State, Myanmar. It is situated about 50 miles from Hakha City.
Lunghau was founded around AD 1700 by Pu Lian Kung, Pu Za Kheng, and Pu Tum Cem from Sakta Village. Before they settled in present-day Lunghau, there was an earlier settlement called Nabual in the same area. Nabual was burned down three times, forcing its villagers to leave and establish Vai Lunghau Village, after which they moved to Bungzung Village. Later, Lunghau was founded again.
When the British arrived in 1890, Lunghau had 20 households, and Pu Ra Sum served as the village chief. The name “Lunghau” originates from the village’s defense during the war with the British, when a stone wall was built to surround the village. The Chin words Lung Hau mean “encircled by stones.” Vai Lunghau Village is considered a descendant settlement of Lunghau.
Geography
- Neighboring villages: Cangva and Leium (A) to the east; Sumsi to the west; Maukhua to one side and Bungtuah to the other.
- Mountains and cliffs: Talungbo Tlang, Lunglen Tlang, and Arabo Tlang to the east; Khuapabo Tlang to the west.
- Rivers and streams: Siarsinva Stream (east) joins the Setva River, which flows west into the Riva River. The Riva River originates from Sakta Village, while the Setva River comes from Hausen Village. These rivers are rich in fish species and provide an important source of livelihood for villagers through fishing.
Economy
The people of Lunghau earn their living primarily through farming and shifting cultivation.
Education
The village has a middle school. Teachers who have served in Lunghau include:
- Headmaster Saya Khua Hnawng (Lungcawipi)
- Sayama Florence (Tinam)
- Thet Mar Oo (Hakhalay)
- Nay Hlaing (Daidin)
- Van Tial (Zokhua)
- Marry (Tisen)
- Saya Peng (Haiphai)
- Tial Len (Tinam)
- Esther Zung Hlei Par (Lunghau)
- Fam Hlawn Par (Lunghau)
Religion
There are two churches in the village: Lunghau Baptist Church and Zion Baptist Church.
- Lunghau Baptist Church: Former pastors include Rev. Chan Uk, Rev. Phun Zam, Pastor Kham Thawng, and Pastor Thawng Orh. Rev. Chan Uk now serves as the senior pastor.
- Zion Baptist Church: Pastor Tial Ceu Than serves as the church pastor.
The first missionary worker from Lunghau was Rev. Za Ling (A) from Sakta Village.
Current Population
Lunghau has 28 households and 156 inhabitants.
