Date: 9th October 2026
Venue: Zotlang Field
Govt. Champhai College successfully hosted its highly anticipated Traditional Day on the occasion of the Hnahsin Kut 2026 festival. The grand cultural event took place at Zotlang Field on October 9, 2026. The festivities commenced early with a vibrant “Cheraw Kan Pui” along the Zotlang road at 11:30 AM, setting a festive tone before the main programme officially began at 12:30 PM. The day’s proceedings were expertly guided by the event hosts, Assistant Professors Amos Vanlaltleipuia and Dr. Ngainunsiami.
Inauguration and Cultural Performances
The formal programme opened with traditional Mizo proclamations and chants, featuring the Tlangau and Hla do, followed by a welcome address (Inlawmna thusawi) delivered by the Kut Pa The Principal Lalthanpuia. The stage then became a vibrant showcase of Mizo heritage, featuring an extensive lineup of traditional dances, modern choreography, and musical performances by college clubs, hostels, and individual students.
The cultural dances (Hnam lam) performed throughout the day included:
- Cheraw (Buhza aih) by the Cultural Club, GCC
- Solakia by GCC students
- Remix (Dawhzawm) by GCC students
- Zathanga Sar lam by GCC students
- Lai Sar Lam by the Cultural Club, GCC
- Mipa Cheraw performed by the Boys Hostel, GCC
- Zangtalam by GCC students
- Buhtuh Lam by GCC students
- Chheih Lam by the Chamdel Cultural Club, GCC
- Chawn Lam by the Cultural Club, GCC
- A special guest traditional dance performance by Govt. GM H/S
Interspersed among the dances were soulful solo vocal performances (Mal zai) by talented students, including Hmingthansangi Chawngthu (5th Sem), Stephen Lallawmawma (3rd Sem), Ngursangzuali (5th Sem), Thangromawia, Lalduhawmi (1st Sem), and Kimkima. The audience was further entertained by a Street Play, a dynamic routine by the GCC Choreography Club, and the “Tale of Mizo Runway” fashion presentation.
Traditional Mizo Games and Live Exhibitions
A core highlight of Hnahsin Kut 2026 was the active engagement in indigenous sports and the visual preservation of ancestral lifestyles. Attendees participated in and witnessed a wide array of traditional Mizo games (Mizo infiamna chi hrang hrang), including:
- Insuknawr (Pushing the pestle)
- Inkawibah
- Inhnawk
- Inkutbuan (Arm wrestling)
- Inbuan (Mizo wrestling)
- Sairawkherh perh (Slingshot shooting)
- Kalchhet kal (Stilt walking)
- Kahpuk
- Kaihbu kaih
Alongside the physical games, captivating live demonstrations (Phochhuah) were set up to visually immerse the audience in traditional daily chores and village governance. These exhibitions included Buhdeng (pounding rice), Buhthap (winnowing), Tuichawi (fetching water), Thingphur (carrying firewood), and a dramatic reenactment of a Mizo Chief and his council making decisions (Lal leh khawnbawl thurel lai).
Awards and Closing
As the evening approached, the event recognized the visual splendor of the attendees with the announcement of the Traditional Day Best Costume results and the subsequent prize distribution. The Hnahsin Kut 2026 festival concluded on a high and unifying note with a massive, communal Chai dance, celebrating the enduring legacy, unity, and rich cultural heritage of the Mizo people.
