Aizawl, Mar 2 NNN : The main festival of the Mizos, Chapchar Kut 2012 was celebrated today colourfully across the state of Mizoram. The main celebration of Chapchar Kut in the state was held today at Assam Rifles Ground in Aizawl where P.C. Zoramsangliana, minister, Art & Culture was Kut thlengtu (Host of the festival); Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla was Kut Pa (Father of the festival); Governor of Mizoram Vakkom Purushothaman was the Chief Guest and Som Kamei, NEZCC Director was guest of honor.
Governor Vakkom Purushothaman, in his message of the Festival stated that according to his feeling in observing the Chapchar Kut today, not only Kerala, but also Mizoram is God’s Own Country to attract tourist according to its appearance, seasons, physical features and landscape. He also asserted that he want to expose Mizoram to the world better than before. Father of the Festival Lal Thanhawla also said that the importance of peace among each others, this was practices since our ancestors observed this festivals in the historical period. He said that he want the Mizo people to realize the needs of brotherhood, peace, unity among the several clans of the Mizos. Numbers of guest from Assam, Manipur, Menghalaya and Nagaland took their schedule programme.
At the entertaintment part of the festival, popular band like X- Strings, Scavenger Project; Dream Hunters, including, popular crooners– Judith Lalremruati, Lalthutha (Mizoram Idol, 2011) Zonunmawii, Elezabeth Zodinpuii, Saizikpuii Sailo; Ngainunsangi, Lalropuii Pachuau enthralled the thousands of people gathered to have glimpse of Chapchar Kut Festival here today with their soul- searching numbers.
Besides, the celebration today saw colourful show of songs & dances, costume show etc on par with traditional values of Mizo community. People in large number with traditional attires thronged the venue (AR Ground) here to witnessed the Cultural extravangzas, even the children did not lag behind as far as showcasing their dancing skills is concerned today.
Meanwhile, Chapchar Kut was also celebrated across the districts. The day was celebrated in Saiha at District Playground where T Rothanga was the ‘Kut Pa’ while H Lalhmingthanga, SDO (S), Saiha District presided over the programme. The day was also celebrated with pomp and geity at Lawngtlai district. CEM, LADC C. Ngunlianchunga was the ‘Father of the Kut’ (Kut Pa). Students of various school showcased traditional dances. In Mamit district, the festival was held at Mamit GSA Playground where Rodney L Ralte, IAS, DC of Mamit district was the ‘Kut Pa’. The programme was presided over by Zatluanga Sailo, President, Sub-Hqrs YMA. Traditional dances were performed by Mamit Cultural Organisation Sub-Hqrs and school students.
Chapchar Kut, 2012 was also celebrated at Lunglei today at Saikuti Hall where large numbers of people thronged the hall to celebrate the big event. B. Lalchungnunga, Ex-MLA and president of MUP, Sub-Hqrs, Lunglei was the ‘Kut Pa’ while P.Lalhmangaihzuala, President Sub-Hqrs. YMA conducted the programme. The celebration witnessed a variety show of Pangpar lam, Sarlamkai, Khuallam, Chheihlam, Chai, Cheraw (Kantluang), Cheraw (Bualpui Cheraw) Siktui thianglam, Solakia and selection of Miss Chapchar Kut. Assembly Speaker R Romawia today graced the celebration of Chapchar Kut, 2012 at Kolasib as ‘Kut Pa’ held at Tumpui Field.
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