About us

We are Zomi — originally from the Union of Myanmar.

Zomi Innkuan Germany e.V. is the cultural association of the Zomi community in Germany.

About us

Who are we?

"Zomi" is our name for ourselves. It refers to an ethnic group living predominantly in Chin State.

"Innkuan" means "community" in the Zomi language.

Our association is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main.

Zomi

Who are the Zomi?

The Zomi are an ethnic group who have inhabited the mountain regions between Myanmar (Burma) and India for centuries.

The Zomi have their own language and a distinctive culture, expressed through traditional dress, music, dance and further cultural practices.

The Zomi have a rich history and traditions that are reflected in their culture.

Around 99% of the Zomi people are Christian.

Statutes

Purpose and goals of the association

The association was founded on 25 December 2003 in Rüdesheim am Rhein.

Förderung von Kunst und Kultur

Kulturelle Veranstaltungen, Ausstellungen, musikalische Darbietungen, Vorträge und Erzählungen zur Bewahrung der Kultur der Zomi.

Förderung der Bildung

Unterrichtung der in Deutschland geborenen oder aufgewachsenen Zomi-Kinder in Kultur, Literatur und Sprache der Zomi und anderer ethnischer Gruppen.

Förderung der Völkerverständigung

Erhebung und Bewahrung der Zomi-Kultur und interkultureller Austausch mit anderen Völkern.

Humanitäre Unterstützung

Unterstützung des Zomi-Volkes durch Förderung humanitärer und entwicklungsbezogener Projekte.

The association is independent of party politics and religion.

Full statutes

Board 2024 – 2027

Our representatives

Chair

Pa Samuel Mung

Vice Chair

Pa John Htan Hau Mang

Secretary

Nu Ngun Sian Muang

Joint Secretary

Pa Khai Suan Khup

Treasurer

Nu Ning Deih Lam

Auditor

Nu Ma Zen Sawh Dim

Coordinator

Nu VungKhan Thang

Elder

Pu Am Suan Mung

Elder

Pu Bosco Tuan Lam Thang

Elder

Pu Paul Htang (Rev Thang Pi)

Contact the board: info@zomigermany.de

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