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The history of Mizo cinema begins with the arrival of Christianity with stills and movie cameras from the missionaries. One of the first cinematic events in Mizoram was the silent film on Mizoram, "Land of the Lushai's", possibly between 1940 and 1950. [21] [22] Access to both Western and Hindi movies increased in the 1950s.
Jhum cultivation, or slash-and-burn practice, was a historic tradition in Mizoram and a threat to its forest cover. This practice has reduced in recent decades, due to a government-supported initiative to support horticultural crops such as pineapple and banana plantations. [7] Neptunia oleracea
Currently, in Mizoram, the Roman script is used to write the Mizo language using the Hunterian transliteration. Locally, it is commonly known as the "Mizo A AW B" , or "Mizo Hawrawp." [ 24 ] The Mizo language can be read by 91.3% of the population of Mizoram , making the state to have the third-highest literacy rates in India .
Mizo chieftainship refers to the system of chieftainship used by the Mizo people, which historically operated as a gerontocracy.The chieftain system persisted among the various clans and tribes from the precolonial era through to the British colonial period and Indian independence briefly.
Handloom and handicraft exhibition at Aizawl, Mizoram on September 23, 2010. Mizo craft refers to as Mizoram handicrafts, is a traditional art and techniques of the inhabitants of Mizoram state, prominently known as the "Songbird of the North east". Its people are collectively known as Mizo. Mizo craftsmanship exists since ancient period.
Khual Lam is a Mizo traditional dance from the Indian state of Mizoram that is performed for guests. [1] Nowadays, it is performed in every major Mizo cultural festival but still maintains the tradition of performing for guests such as the state Chief Minister, or government officials.
Languages of Mizoram (2 C, 18 P) S. Symbols of Mizoram (4 P) Pages in category "Culture of Mizoram" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total.
The cuisine of Mizoram shares characteristics to other regions of Northeast India and North India. Rice is the staple food of Mizoram, while Mizos love to add non-vegetarian ingredients in every dish. Fish, chicken, pork and beef are popular meats among Mizos. Dishes are cooked in any available oil.