Chakma Zinghani Gonganir Hideiph - A documentary film on the social and economic life of the Chakmas

Explore the vibrant and rich culture of the Chakma tribe in this insightful documentary film. Join us as we delve into the lives of these people who reside in the remote South-Western corner of Mizoram, India. The Chakmas are also found in other states mainly Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Assam of India, the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh and in Myanmar. Discover the significance of their religious practices, craftsmanship, rites & rituals, traditions, music and culture. Learn about their agricultural practices and the challenges they face in preserving their way of life, and their resilience in the face of adversity. This documentary film was produced by the Department of Social Welfare, Chakma Autonomous District Council, Mizoram, India and funded by the CADC Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee as an effort to document the social and economic life and traditions of the Chakmas to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Chakma Autonomous District Council. The Chakma Autonomous District Council (https://www.cadc.gov.in) is an autonomous council for ethnic Chakma people, formed under the sixth schedule to the Constitution of India on April 29, 1972. This documentary film was made possible by the team of    / @chakmacinema1858   . We request you to encourage them by subscribing to their channel. CREDITS: Directed & Edited By: Ashok Chakma Script: Ashok Chakma Narration: Gabussye Pushporath Chakma Produced By: Social Welfare Department, CADC Sponsored By: CADC Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee Audio Language: Chakma Closed Captions have been provided in English. If you wish to help translate it to other language(s), please get in touch with us at iprd.cadc@gmail.com The trailer of this documentary film was released by His Highness Raja Devasish Roy during the closing ceremony of the CADC Golden Jubilee Celebrations on 22 December 2022.