The Matu, also known as the Matu Chin or Nga La, are a Chin ethnic group primarily residing in Matupi Township of Chin State, Myanmar (Burma); they are one of the 135 officially recognized ethnic groups of Myanmar. Around 10,000 Matu people live in Mizoram, India, where they are classified as part of the Mizo people.
History In 1944, two pastors, That Dun and Pa Hrek, began missionary work among the Matu people, introducing them to Christianity. The New Testament was translated into the Matu language in 1992.
Culture Matu women wear dresses adorned by numerous necklaces and waist chains.
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