Festivals and Events »
Mizoram has an ancient and incredibly rich
tradition with dances which reflect the amalgamation of centuries of
cross-cultural inputs. The indigenous festivals of this beautiful state mirror
it's diverse heritage during the celebration of the seasonal cycle of sowing and
harvesting.
'Kut' is the Mizo word for 'Festival'. Since Mizos are agriculturist
in occupation, all the festivals are closely associated with agricultural
activities. The major festivals of the Mizos are
Chapchar Kut and Thalfavang Kut »
Various indigenous musical instruments used during these festivities as accompaniments such as the "tingtang" (Guitar), a string instrument and the "Phenglawng" ( a flute). The revivalist movement of old traditions has been the reappearance of love songs and lullabies originating from the time of the great migrations from Burma.
At the end of February, when winter starts receding, the Mizos prepare the land for fresh planting. There are few days of relaxation before the serious business of sowing starts and that is when the Chapchar Kut festival is celebrated with gaiety and fervour. A spring festival, this is the most important festival and the only one regularly observed during the first week of March in Mizoram.
Thalfavang Kut »
Mizoram celebrates the festival of Thalfavang Kut every November. This festival is celebrated after the completion of weeding of the land in preparation for the forthcoming harvesting season. This festival also depicts the cultural heritage and the traditional games of the Mizo. It has given the community an opportunity to come together and renew old bonds and ties.
Christmas »
Since the majority of the population is Christian, Christmas is one of the most important events of the Mizos. This festival is usually celebrated from 24th December to 26th December. Christmas Eve is celebrated on the 24th followed by celebrations in the church on the 25th of December. On the last day a great feast is organized where everyone from children to adults take part with great fervor and festivities.