In its inaugural year, Mizoram's Living Museum has welcomed more than 9,600 visitors, showcasing Mizo culture through folk music, dance, indigenous games, local cuisine, and traditional attire. The initiative, organized by the Art & Culture Department, has garnered praise from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Launched on 25 October 2025, Mizoram's Living Museum, located at Zokhua-Mizo Typical Village, celebrated its first anniversary today with a cake-cutting ceremony. The event was attended by Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Director Mina Zoliani Joute, Art & Culture Deputy Secretary Lalengvari, departmental officials, and tourists.
The initiative is organised every Saturday by the Art & Culture Department and offers visitors a glimpse of traditional Mizo life through folk music, dance, indigenous games, local cuisine, and traditional attire. Approximately 50% of the visitors have come from outside Mizoram, demonstrating the museum’s appeal beyond the state.
The initiative is run in collaboration with local organisations, including the Young Mizo Association (YMA), the Mizo Upa Pawl (MUP), and the Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP). It has received widespread appreciation for its role in preserving and promoting Mizo culture. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has also praised Mizoram’s model and advised other states and Union Territories to replicate the initiative.
In addition to these collaborations, the museum's team has worked diligently to ensure that the cultural displays are authentic and engaging for visitors.
Source:
Akashvani News
