This annual festival is usually held on the first Friday in March. It is a time when visitors get a chance to see the local people in their rich ceremonial costumes. The traditional dress, jewellery, exotic headgear and weapons worn by the representatives of all tribes in Mizoram showcase the most colourful aspects of Mizo culture. The most important dance on the programme is the famous Cheraw or Bamboo Dance.
The Spring Festval or Chapchar Kut is an important occasion in Mizoram. Men and women of all ages, wearing traditional dresses and headgear, perform folk dances and sing traditional songs on this occasion. Drums, gongs and cymbals add to the festive air.