Mizoram

festival

Chapchar Kut is another festival celebrated during March after completion of their most arduous task of Jhum operation i.e., jungle-clearing (clearing of the remnants of burning).

music · festival

The Scavenger Project performing live at Chapchar Kut, 2012. The band is said to be a group of ace musical talent from Mizoram. Chapchar Kut is celebrated by the local people of Mizoram in the month of March every year.

hills · wildlife

Durtlang Hills houses important places in Mizoram. Seen here is a small road opening in Durtlang which not only leads to the main town Aizawl but also various other parts of the state Mizoram. As such it is known as The Gateway to Aizawl.

farmland · hills

Champhai has a salubrious climate and a number of tourist attractions. A picturesque spot here is the Champhai valley known as "The Rice bowl of Mizoram" located towards the base of the town.

dance · festival

Mizo lads take part in tug of war competition during Chapchar Kut festival in Mizoram. In this sport, one leg each of two participants' are tied with a single rope and the participants try to reach a marked line in front of them dragging th…

festival

Chapchar Kut is a festival celebrated during March after completion of their most arduous task of Jhum operation i.e., jungle-clearing (clearing of the remnants of burning).

festival

Models fashion traditional clothes on the ramp at the 2012 Chapchar Kut Festival at Mizoram.

festival · music

Chapchar Kut is celebrated by the local people of Mizoram in the month of March every year. During the seven whole days of Chapchar Kut the Mizoram people engross themselves into an infinite aura of mirth and merriment.

dance · farmland

Folk dancers of Mizoram perform Chakma dance at Thalfavang Kut Festival. Thalfavang Kut festival is considered as one of the most significant festivals in Mizoram.

hills · river

View of mist covered hills of Mizoram and river: Land of the hill people or the Mizos, Mizoram is a very peaceful and mountainous state of North east India.

This is not a poultry farm but Ziona's wives preparing food for the largest family in the world.

festival · crafts

Types of bamboo and cane items like baskets, decorative items, mats and lots more displayed for sale at a stall during Anthurium Festival in Mizoram.

dance · festival

Folk dancers of Mizoram perform Cheraw dance during the annual Anthurium festival. The Anthurium Festival is a 3 day-long event organized every year in September by the State govt.

farmland · festival

Mizo lads exhibit murgha fight, an indigenous sport mostly played in North East India during Thalfavang Kut in Mizoram. Thalfavang Kut festival is considered as one of the most significant festivals in Mizoram.

dance · festival

Mass crowd dancing Chheihlam as local singer sing along at Chapchar Kut festival 2013. Chapchar kut festival is celebrated in a grand way in, Aizwal - Mizoram.

A hmuhnawm em a ni.. Sangtei Khuptong - Kan ram tan.

dance · festival

Ao Naga tribal troupe dancing their folk dance during Chapchar Kut celebration in Mizoram. Ao Nagas are found in the north-eastern part of Nagaland, mostly in the central Mokokchung District and also few are found in the adjacent Assam stat…

temple · village

Kids of the family singing, playing and dancing together, in the family living room - much the size of a hostel recreation hall! Not often do we hear of the practice of polygamy being promoted in Indian society, but in Tlangnuam Baktawng vi…

This is a video of the children of the world's largest family, singing and dancing. India has an uncontrolled population and surprisingly a man in Mizoram named as Ziona Chana, is responsible for around 120 children in India.

dance · festival

People squad in circle cheering up the free style dancers performed by young Mizo youth during Chap char kut festival. Chapchar Kut is celebrated by the local people of Mizoram in the month of March every year.

sport · farmland

Young Mizos compete in Bamboo stilt race, traditional sport of Mizoram during the annual Thalfavang Kut Festival Thalfavang Kut festival is considered as one of the most significant festivals in Mizoram.

music · festival

A young Mizo singer sings folk songs at the annual Anthurium Festival in Mizoram. The Anthurium Festival is a 3 day-long event organized every year in September by the state govt.