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Zomi Lengthe Competition 2025 Announcement

Registration Now Open for Zomi Lengthe 2025

March 10, 2025

We are excited to announce that registration for the annual Zomi Lengthe Competition 2025 is now officially open! This year's competition will be held on July 15, 2025, at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center in Oklahoma.

The competition will feature several categories including Traditional Solo, Contemporary Solo, Group Performance, Gospel, Original Composition, and a special Youth Category for performers under 18 years old.

A panel of respected judges from the Zomi music community will evaluate performances based on vocal quality, musical arrangement, lyrical content, stage presence, and cultural relevance.

Early bird registration is available until May 15, with discounted fees for all categories. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your musical talent and contribute to the preservation of Zomi musical heritage!

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Recent News

The latest updates and stories from our community

New Washington State Chapter
February 25, 2025

New ZOMUS Chapter Launched in Washington State

We are thrilled to announce the establishment of our newest state chapter in Washington, expanding our network to better serve the growing Zomi community in the Pacific Northwest region.

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Cultural Heritage Grant
January 15, 2025

ZOMUS Receives Cultural Heritage Preservation Grant

ZOMUS USA has been awarded a significant grant to support our efforts in documenting and preserving traditional Zomi musical compositions and instruments.

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Community Music Workshop
December 8, 2024

Successful Community Music Workshops in Five States

Our recent series of music workshops across five states reached over 200 Zomi youth, teaching traditional instruments and vocal techniques to the next generation.

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Zomi Music Awards
November 20, 2024

Announcing the First Annual Zomi Music Awards

ZOMUS is proud to announce the establishment of the Zomi Music Awards, a new initiative to recognize excellence in Zomi musical arts across various categories.

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Digital Archive Launch
October 15, 2024

Launch of Digital Archive Project Phase One

The first phase of our Digital Archive Project has launched, featuring over 100 digitized recordings of traditional Zomi songs and oral histories from community elders.

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Cultural Exchange Program
September 5, 2024

Cultural Exchange Program with Smithsonian Institution

ZOMUS has partnered with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage for a special program highlighting Zomi musical traditions.

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Important Announcements

Key information and updates for our community

Membership Renewal

Annual membership renewals for 2025 are now due. Please renew your membership by March 31 to continue receiving member benefits.

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Annual General Meeting

The 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held on April 12 at the Oklahoma headquarters. All members are encouraged to attend.

Meeting Details

Board Elections

Nominations are now open for the 2025-2027 Board of Directors. Submit your nominations by March 15 to participate in the election process.

Nomination Form

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