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Chho tribe

Chho tribe

Tribe of Mizo people found in Chin state, Myanmar

The Chho are one of the eleven tribes of the Chin-Kuki-Mizo people.[1]

Social life


Revenge-Murder

In contrary to their hospitality, murder for the cause of revenge is the strangest tradition they keep. The root cause for this tradition is not known. However, this tradition is not observed in other Mizo people living nearby (the Chinboi, Yindu and Yaw tribes). In 1968, the Burmese government attempted to eradicate this tradition of revenge-murder. In the beginning, the people were afraid their tradition would be completely eradicated, which resulted in higher rate of murder. Till 1973, the murder record was much less than before.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Lalthangliana, B.: 2001. History and Culture of Mizo in India, Burma & Bangladesh. Aizawl. RTM Press. p.81.
  2. [2]
    Aung Ngai Htang: A study of the revenge-murder of Cho (Chin) in Mindat Township, Chin State. Mandalay University. 1974. p. 1-64.
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