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Matu, also known as Matu Chin, Batu, or Nga La, is a Kuki-Chin spoken in Matupi township, Chin State, Myanmar, and also in Mizoram, India by the Matu people. Matu is the most commonly spoken language in Matupi Township outside of Burmese language, which is the official language of Myanmar. The Matu dialects share 78%–89% lexical similarity. [2]
Matu Chin 25,000 speakers; Khumi Chin 90,000; Mara Chin with an estimated 50,000 speakers; Cho Chin 60,000; Zotung Chin 35,000; There are also many different accents among the same dialects. Many Chin people, especially students also speak Burmese, since it is the primary official language in Myanmar and it is taught in school. [29]
The demographics of Matupi township are very diverse, with many different Chin tribes residing in the area. In the Matupi township, there are 6 major tribes namely Matu, Dai, Zotung, Lautuv, Khumi and Mara (Hlaipao,Tlosai, Hawthai etc.). All these major tribes in the Matu township have their own unique culture and language, which is common in ...
Matupi (Burmese: မတူပီမြို့; MLCTS: ma. tu pi, pronounced [mətùbì mjo̰]) is the principal town of Matupi Township of Chin State in western Myanmar. There are 6 major Chin tribes living in Matupi; the Matu, Mara(Tlosai,Hlaipao, Hawthai,Sizo,etc), Dai, Zotung, Lautuv and Khumi tribes.
The base of Burmese milk tea is strongly brewed using black tea leaves, which are simmered in water and a bit of salt, typically between 15 and 30 minutes. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] The tea base is then combined with evaporated and condensed milk, and 'pulled' in a manner similar to teh tarik , in order to create a frothy layer and to cool the beverage.
A Burmese illustration depicting the Palaung people, who traditionally cultivated and fermented Burmese tea. The practice of eating tea in modern-day Myanmar dates back to prehistoric antiquity, reflecting a legacy of indigenous tribes who pickled and fermented tea leaves inside bamboo tubes, bamboo baskets, plantain leaves and pots. [ 6 ]
Today, Burmese is the primary language of instruction, and English is the secondary language taught. [10] English was the primary language of instruction in higher education from late 19th century to 1964, when Gen. Ne Win mandated educational reforms to "Burmanise". [15] English continues to be used by educated urbanites and the national ...
Lutuv, widely known as Lautu Chin, is a Kuki-Chin language spoken in 16 villages in Matupi townships, Thantlang townships and Hakha townships, Chin State, Myanmar. The Lutuv Chin dialects share 90%–97% lexical similarity. [2] Lutuv Chin has 87%–94% lexical similarity with Mara Chin, 82%–85% with Zophe Chin, 80%–86% with Senthang Chin. [2]