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Mizoram (Hill People’s
Land) is a finger-like extension in the extreme southeast of the
region poking between Myanmar and Bangladesh. Under the British the
area was known as ‘Lushai hills’ a name that persisted until 1972
when it became a union territory.
The inhabitants are originally thought to have come from China in
the 7th century. However under the British rule the missionaries
were given a free rein to work. As a result the area enjoys an
exceptionally high rate of literacy and 95% of the locals are
Christians.
Mizoram has half a dozen Parallel north-south ranges of hills rising
to over 2000 mts. These are covered in dense thickets of bamboo and
wild banana. Rivers run through deep gorges in narrow ribbons.
Mizo houses are generally built on steep slopes. The front door
opens out at street level while the back stands poised precariously
on stilts. Every home proudly displays orchids geraniums and balsam.
Foreigners can only obtain a permit if they travel on an organized
tour of a least four arranged by a recognized travel agency. For
more information contact the Mizoram Government Offices at Circular
Road Chanakyapuri New Delhi.
Places Of attraction :-
Mizoram State Museum:
It is located on Mc Donald’s Hill in the town center. It is a small
but rich treasure house of historical relic’s ancient Mizo costumes
artifacts and traditional implements. There is also a mini-zoo in
the vicinity. Though small it has an interesting collection of
historical relic’s ancient costumes and traditional implements.
Bara Bazar:
It is located in the centre of the city and is one among the many
places where one can buy good traditional handicrafts. The main
shopping centre is on the other side of the ridge with the steep
Zion St. lined with stalls selling garments and vendors of Mizo
recording on music cassettes. The main bazar is where the people
gather in their traditional costumes to sell produce from farms and
homesteads including river crab in little weaker baskets. |
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