A State Level Seminar on Patea leh Damhauhva Kutchhuak Zir Zauna was successfully held on 29th August 2025 at the I&PR Auditorium, Aizawl. The seminar was jointly organized by the Department of Mizo, GHBC and the Patea leh Damhauhva Memorial Trust, Aizawl. The inaugural program began at 10:30 AM with Miss H. Lalthanpuii, Associate Professor of GHBC, as the Chairperson. The program included a devotion by Pi C. Tlanthianghlimi, a brief report by Mr. Rohmingthanga Ralte, Secretary of PDMT, and a welcome address delivered by Mr. B. Lalthangliana, Associate Professor (Rtd) and historian, who is also the Vice Chairman of PDMT.

The first technical session of the seminar focused on Patea Hla Zirchianna (A Study of Patea’s Works). It was moderated by Dr. H. Laldinmawia, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Mizo, PUC. The resource persons were Ms. Lalremruati Ngente, Assistant Professor, MCC, who presented a paper on Patean Hringnun a Thlir Dan, followed by Mr. H. Lalawmpuia, Assistant Professor, GAWC, who discussed Patea leh Pathian Hmangaihna. After the presentations, an interactive question-and-answer session was held, and certificates were distributed by Pu B. Lalthangliana. The morning session concluded with a group photo, followed by lunch at 12:30 PM.

The second session, held from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, was dedicated to Damhauhva Hla Zirchianna (A Study of Damhauhva’s Works). Dr. C. Lalawmpuia Vanchiau, Assistant Professor, Helen Lowry College, served as the moderator. Two resource persons presented papers during this session: Ms. K. Vanlalruati, Assistant Professor, PUC, spoke on Damhauhva leh Khawtlang Lunglen, and Dr. F. Lalzuithanga, Assistant Professor, GKC, presented on Damhauhvan Hringnun a Thlir Dan. The session ended with a lively interaction through questions and answers, followed by the distribution of certificates by Dr. HD Lalrinkimi, Head of the Department of Mizo, GHBC.

The seminar came to a close with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Rotluanga, Treasurer of the Patea leh Damhauhva Memorial Trust. The event proved to be a meaningful platform for scholars, teachers, and students to study and reflect on the literary contributions of Patea and Damhauhva. The seminar not only highlighted the spiritual and social aspects of their works but also emphasized their significance in the development of Mizo literature and culture.

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