Buangi Sailo | |
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| Born | c. 1929 Mizoram, India |
| Died | 18 June 2012(2012-06-18) (aged 82) Aizawl, Mizoram, India |
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| Known for | Pioneering Mizo literature |
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Buangi Sailo (c. 1929 – 18 June 2012) is an Indianwriter,poet, andcomposer fromMizoram, known for her contributions toMizo literature, education, and the documentation of Mizo history and culture. She is a recipient ofPadma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2011 and theStree Shakti Puraskar in 2009.[1][2][3]
Sailo resided in the Tuikual North locality ofAizawl, the capital of Mizoram. Her songbook,Zoram Rose Par, was dedicated to her youngest daughter, Maria Zoremmawii (also known as Nauteii), who died in 2000.[4]
The Sailo surname is associated with several other Padma award recipients from Mizoram, including CaptainL.Z. Sailo and BrigadierThenphunga Sailo. Buangi Sailo authored a book specifically on the history of the Sailo lineage.[5] Buangi Sailo died on 18 June 2012 at her residence inAizawl, Mizoram at the age of 82.[6]
Sailo's work encompasses historical writing and poetry, primarily in theMizo language (Lushai dialect using Roman script).
In 2011, Sailo publishedSailo thlah chhawng chanchin (History of Sailo Descendants/Lineage).[5] This book, written in Lushai and published in Aizawl, contains biographical information and a chronology of Mizo tribal chiefs, with a particular focus on the Sailo lineage. Another book titledMizo nunhlui leh tunlai (Mizo Past and Present) is also attributed to her.[7]
Sailo is recognized as a composer. Her songbookZoram Rose par was launched in Aizawl in July 2011 and contains 155 songs composed by her.[4] An earlier work, likely a collection of poems or songs, titledNghilhlohna Nuaithangpar (roughly translating to 'Unforgettable Myriad Flowers'), is also attributed to her.
One of her known individual songs is "Di Hmeltha". This song has been performed by other Mizo artists and has been included in the curriculum or reading materials at educational institutions.[8]
Sailo received the Padma Shri award for "Literature and Education". Her historical and cultural writings, along with the use of her songs in educational settings, contribute to this aspect of her work. She has also been acknowledged for contributions to social work. In one instance, she presented an award on behalf of the Universal Hindi Communications Centre (UHCC) during an event promoting Hindi in Mizoram.[9]
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PADMA SHRI... 89. Ms. Buangi Sailo Literature & Education Mizoram