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Aizawl is the capital of the state
of Mizoram. This scenic place is surrounded with the natural beauty and
has been upgrading itself to suit the need of the regularly rising rate
of the forgein and as well as local visitors. Aizwal, the largest city
in the state of Mizoram, still very remote but the influence of the
modern world can be seen very clearly here. Aizawl is nestled at a
height of 3715 feet sea level, and is a religious and cultural center of
the Mizos.
The Mizos belong to the Mongoloid
race, and are originally from the Shan State of Burma. Mizoram was made
a part of Assam in 1891 by the British. With Independence, Mizoram
became a district of Assam and Mizoram was made a State in itself of
Indian Union on 20th February 1987.
The Mizos are divided into several
tribes, the Lushais, Pawis, Paithes, Raltes, Pang, Himars, Kukis etc.
Previously believers of the good spirit called Pathan were inmajority in
the states of Mizoram, now the Mizo community today is greatly
influenced by the religion of Christianity. Mizos use English as their
medium of communication, but the Mizo language is still widely spoken.
Though mostly Christians, still the people of Mizoram have tried their
best to keep alive their cultural heritage, colorful customs and
traditions. Festivals and dances of the Mizos provide a unique Mizo
tribal flavour. Other than Christmas and New Year's Day the other most
popular festival is Chapchar Kut, that is the celebration of the forest
clearing before the cultivation of crop, is the other festival that is
celebrated with much celebrations and enthusiasm. The most popular
dances of Mizoram are Cheraw, also called the bamboo dance, Khuallam the
dance for welcoming visitors or guests, and Chheih Lam that is done at
the end of a day work for relaxation.
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Tourist Attractions: |
Bara Bazar, Luangmual Handicarfts Centre, Mizoram
State Museum, Durtlang Hills, Mini Zoo, Berawtlang Tourist Complex.
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