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| Kingkres monument | Sialsuk |
- Dr. Lalzarzoa
Kingkres, a significant landmark in Sialsuk village, is a monument constructed by the Thiangzau, a Christian sectarian group. Located at Vaiveng intersection street, it is easily visible and holds great historical importance.
The Kingkres monument has a fascinating story behind its construction. During the Mizo National Front's (MNF) struggle for independence from India, Thiangzau leader Pa Kawlha had a prophecy.
In 1971, as East Pakistan fell to the Indian army and became Bangladesh (the then East Pakistan), the MNF's safe haven became vulnerable. Pa Kawlha urged his sectarian members to build a monument using Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) within seven days.
Pa Kawlha prophesied that completing the monument within the deadline would ensure the MNF armies' safe escape from Bangladesh (the then East Pakistan). He warned that if the monument was not completed within seven days, the MNF armies would not be able to leave their headquarters freely.
Thiangzau members worked tirelessly, day and night, to complete Kingkres within the stipulated timeframe. Concurrently, MNF armies in distant Bangladesh (the then East Pakistan) safely evacuated.
Due to limited communication systems in Mizoram at the time, Thiangzau members only confirmed the fulfillment of Pa Kawlha's prophecy later, when they met returning MNF soldiers.
The Kingkres monument stands approximately 10 feet high, boasting a distinctive triangular shape. It features:
- A cross with the inscription "Kingkres" written upside down
- A front-side message in Mizo: "Hnam lung, A hmangaihna leh lalna, Pa leh fapa leh thlarau thianghlim pumkhat"
- A right-side inscription in Mizo: "Hun 1,2,3,4,5,6,7" (Translation: Time - 1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
- PN. 4.7.1971 (Translation: Construction date: 4.7.1971)
Translated, the front-side message reads: "National Monument, His love and kingdom, United Father, Son, and Holy Spirit."
Notably, the origin and meaning of "Kingkres" remain unclear. Some village elders believe it to be an example of Pa Kawlha's "speaking in tongues," a spiritual practice where individuals utter sounds or words under divine inspiration, beyond their natural language.
Thiangzau members consider Kingkres a national monument, deeply connected to Mizo Nationalism and the MNF's struggle under Pu Laldenga's leadership from 1966 to 1986.
Key Details:
- Location: Vaiveng locality, Sialsuk village, Mizoram
- Constructed by: Thiangzau, a Christian sectarian group
- Year: 1971
- Significance: Symbol of hope, resilience, and Mizo Nationalism
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