Preserving Tradition: Chin traditional New Year Festival celebrated in Falam

The Chin Traditional New Year Festival was celebrated in Falam on Saturday, bringing together local residents to mark the occasion and preserve Chin cultural heritage.

The celebration commenced with prayers and blessings, followed by speeches delivered by the Speaker of the Chin State Hluttaw and the Deputy Minister for Border Affairs. The programme continued with the presentation of prizes to the winning teams of various sports competitions held in commemoration of the New Year Festival. Traditional Chin songs and dances were also performed during the celebration.

The Chin Traditional New Year Festival is traditionally celebrated after the harvest season. Commemorative competitions and cultural performances are organized to preserve and promote traditional Chin literature, music and dance for future generations.