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The people of Mizoram known as Mizos belong to the Mongoloid race, are original settlers of the Shan State of Burma. Two of the tribes, the Lushai and Hmar, migrated to India and occupied the Lushai hills.

    The word Mizo is a generic term and is used to mean hillmen or highlanders. As a result of the missionary activities of the British Missionaries, education was widely spread (literacy 88.06%) and now most of the Mizos are Christians.

    An interesting tradition amongst the Mizos is the code of Ethics which revolves around tlawmngaihna, an untranslatable term which means that every Mizo is duty bound to be hospitable, kind, unselfish and helpful to the poor and needy.


    Mizoram is the land of Mizos or highlanders. The Mizos belonging to the Mongoloid race, are original settlers of the Shan State of Burma. Two of the tribes, the Lushai and Himar, migrated to India and occupied the Lushai hills. With Independence, Mizoram became a district of Assam; it became a State of the Indian Union in 1987, following the historic Mizoram Peace Accord.

    The Mizos are divided into several tribes - the Lushais, Pawis, Paithes, Raltes, Pang, Himars, Kukis etc. Previously believers of the good spirit called Pathan, the Mizo community today is greatly influenced by Christianity. Mizos have accepted English as their medium of instruction, but the Mizo language is still widely spoken. The hill people have kept alive their rich cultural heritage, colourful customs and lively traditions. Festivals and dances of the Mizos have a unique tribal flavour.

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