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The culture of the Mizo people has been heavily influenced by Christianity during the colonial era of the British Raj and the rise of Mizo nationalism with the Mizo Insurgency of 1966-1986. Mizo culture is rooted in the arts and ways of life of Mizos in India , Bangladesh and Myanmar .
The Mizo culture is diverse and rich due to the various tribes and clans. After the 19th century, it has been heavily based on Christianity—the main festival of the Mizos is Christmas, or locally known as Krismas. [51] In addition, the attire for men are influenced by the Western culture; they wear coats. [52]
Zu encompasses as significant aspect of traditional Mizo culture. Traditionally the birth of a child would see them taste a diluted version of Zu as their first early experience and milestone. During funeral ceremonies zu was also carried to the grave as it was believed the dead would consume it in the mitthikhua (dead man's village).
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.
The Young Mizo Association (YMA) is a voluntary association in Mizoram whose mandate is to provide community service, which includes "conservation of Mizo culture and heritage". [77] In the past, it has issued orders forcing Chins to leave Mizoram because they do not want foreigners in their country.
During the 1990 and the 2000s, Mizo immigration to America skyrocketed. Most Mizos live in Indianapolis; Tulsa; and Washington, DC. [10] Most of them are Burmese Mizos. In 1985, the Mizos in America founded the Mizo Society of America (MSU) to preserve their culture and language. It has since organised events like Chapchar Kut and Miss Chapchar ...
Zawlbûk (/ z ɔː l ˈ b uː k, z ɒ l-/; from Lushai zâwl 'flat' and bûk 'hut') was a traditional bachelorsʼ quarters of the Mizo people, predominantly of the Luseis living in Mizoram, India. [1] It was prominently the largest house in the tribal village, and it was customary for every village to have it constructed in the middle of the ...
This period of Mizo (written) literature usually refers to the period between 1860 and 1894. [2] Although the Mizo alphabet proper was created around May 1894, written Mizo literature can be said to start from the publication of Progressive Colloquial Exercises in the Lushai Dialect by Thangliana (which is the Mizo name of Thomas Herbert Lewin) in 1874.