A Story of Kuki Diaspora in Britain
A Brief History of Kuki Diaspora Group in Britain
Canon Dr David T Haokip* (July 2011)
Abstract:
In the New Testament the Apostle Paul had written epistles to the early churches. Likewise, I am writing this letter to the Kuki community, in particular concerning those settled in different geographical regions of the World. The diverse experiences of hardship caused by wars, famine, and related problems for centuries have caused the Jewish people to wander in exile (disperse/scatter) from their homeland. As a matter of fact, the term “Jewish Diaspora" refers specifically to the scattered Jewish community (the chosen people of God). But the word “Diaspora” is now in the 21st century used in general, i.e. in all cases of “People settled outside from their homelands” because of seeking adventure for a better life, education, work, or forced by compulsion to leave, etc. Diaspora is “People on the Move” is now a term used to refer to such people.
In this article I would like to highlight the gradual dispersal of people belonging to the Kuki ethnic group globally over time in where our forefathers literally neither tread nor envisioned. This dispersal and migration of our community from our original homeland could now indeed be termed as “Kuki Diaspora community”. Reflecting upon this fact, I am of the notion of subscribing to the philosophy that “God has a purpose and plan” in this particular voluntary or involuntary dispersal of individuals or groups of our people.
Diaspora group in London:
London is the capital city of UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). According to some historical account, the city is 2000 years old, but the history of the city begins effectively with the Romans. The city of British Empire “the empire on which the sun never sets” was also the capital of the World. To the present-day, the mega city is known as the global financial centre as well as “World politics” hub. The current government statistical report shows
Canon Dr David T Haokip* (July 2011)
Abstract:
In the New Testament the Apostle Paul had written epistles to the early churches. Likewise, I am writing this letter to the Kuki community, in particular concerning those settled in different geographical regions of the World. The diverse experiences of hardship caused by wars, famine, and related problems for centuries have caused the Jewish people to wander in exile (disperse/scatter) from their homeland. As a matter of fact, the term “Jewish Diaspora" refers specifically to the scattered Jewish community (the chosen people of God). But the word “Diaspora” is now in the 21st century used in general, i.e. in all cases of “People settled outside from their homelands” because of seeking adventure for a better life, education, work, or forced by compulsion to leave, etc. Diaspora is “People on the Move” is now a term used to refer to such people.
In this article I would like to highlight the gradual dispersal of people belonging to the Kuki ethnic group globally over time in where our forefathers literally neither tread nor envisioned. This dispersal and migration of our community from our original homeland could now indeed be termed as “Kuki Diaspora community”. Reflecting upon this fact, I am of the notion of subscribing to the philosophy that “God has a purpose and plan” in this particular voluntary or involuntary dispersal of individuals or groups of our people.
Diaspora group in London:
London is the capital city of UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). According to some historical account, the city is 2000 years old, but the history of the city begins effectively with the Romans. The city of British Empire “the empire on which the sun never sets” was also the capital of the World. To the present-day, the mega city is known as the global financial centre as well as “World politics” hub. The current government statistical report shows
References: 1. London Kut Files 1999-2010 2. David T Haokip’s Diary 1999-2010 3. KWS London Files (2007-2010) 4. Kut Souvenir, London 2008 5. Interview with Pi Neikim and Pu Paokhup Telien in April 2011