Question

Notes on Mizorami ; Dances,songs, festivals, and special foods.

Answer 1

Mizo people have a number of dances which are accompanied with few musical instrument like the gong and drum

Khuallam: Khuallam literary means 'Dance of the Guests'. It is a dance usually performed in the ceremony called 'Khuangchawi'.

Cheraw: Cheraw is a very old traditional dance of the Mizos. It is believed that the dance had already existed way back in the 1st Century A.D.Sarlamkai/Solakia : This is an impressive dance originating from the Pawi and Mara communities in the southern part of Mizoram. This dance is known as 'Sarlamkai' whereas the Lushais referred to it as 'Rallu Lam'. Chailam:  Chailam is a popular dance performed on the occasion of 'Chapchar Kut' one of the most important festivals of the Mizos.                    Chawnglaizawn : This is a popular fold dance of one of the Mizo communities known as Pawi. Chheihlam : Chheihlam' originated after the year 1900 on the lines of the songs known as 'Puma Zai' and the dance known as 'Tlanglam'.
Tlanglam: Tlanglam is performed throughout the length and breadth of the State.