Christa Houbung La le Lathahbu

1. EISEM'A EIHUHHINGPAU S.S. 219

Doh is. C. (Psalms 126:1)

1. Eisem'a Eihuhhingpau chu vahchoiyun,

Lhan le thina konin eilhat tauve ;

A let Aloupi jabol'un vahchoiyun,

Huhhing hat loupi chungnung tah ahi.

Vahchoi jingun, chungnung pen'a loupi,

Chungnung chu vahchoiyun ;

Vahchoi jing'un,

Pakai le Leng chu vahchoi jing'un.

2. Eilungset eihong-uva chu vahchoiyun,

I kiselnau Songpi le ikulpiu ;

Eiching'uva eikaihoi yuva ahi,

Twidap lon'a vahom phaicham lhung'a.

3. Eisempau phat konna chu vahchoi cheh-un,

A let le A loupina vahchoiyun ;

A thu gingchauvin alungset kinem'un,

A ngailutna eituh jing diuva chu.

Concept

Christa Houbung La le Lathahbu, a traditional Mizo game, is a strategic board game that involves two players and a board with 100 squares. The game's objective is to capture the opponent's pieces while protecting one's own.

Setup

The game board is a 10x10 grid, with each player having 20 pieces. The pieces are placed on the board in a specific arrangement, with the first four rows and the last row occupied by pieces.

Gameplay

The game begins with one player moving a piece. Pieces can move forward, backward, or sideways, but they cannot move diagonally. A piece can move only one square at a time.

Capture

If a player's piece lands on a square occupied by an opponent's piece, the opponent's piece is captured and removed from the board. A piece can also be captured if it is surrounded by two or more of the opponent's pieces.

Winning

The game is won by the player who captures all of the opponent's pieces. If neither player can make a move, the game ends in a draw.

Strategy

Christa Houbung La le Lathahbu requires strategic thinking and planning. Players must carefully consider their moves to avoid losing their pieces and to capture the opponent's pieces. Controlling the center of the board is often advantageous, as it provides more options for movement and capture.

Cultural Significance

Christa Houbung La le Lathahbu is an important part of Mizo culture. It is a popular pastime and is often played during festivals and gatherings. The game is also used to teach children about strategy and critical thinking.