Aizawl

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.