The Art & Culture Minister C. Lalsawivunga inaugurated a ‘Living Museum’ today in a function organised at Zokhua, Falkawn by the Art & Culture Department.

In his address, Minister C. Lalsawivunga stated that the establishment of the Living Museum is a significant initiative aimed at helping visitors and the younger generation understand the traditional lifestyle and cultural practices of the Mizo people. He added that it would also serve as a source of income for the local community, provide artisans an opportunity to showcase and sell their crafts, and allow tourists to experience and learn about Mizo identity and heritage.

The inauguration programme was chaired by Zodingpuii, Secretary, Art & Culture Department, and graced by the presence of Sudhir Kumar, Principal Secretary, GAD, EF&CC, Seju P. Kuruvilla, Inspector-General of Police, and Rajeev Kumar Tiwari, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. Various NGOs from Falkawn – YMA, MHIP, MUP representatives, and members of the Lenkawl Cultural Club – presented performances depicting traditional Mizo village life.

The plan is to organise the Living Museum Show every Saturday. The Department of Art & Culture has scheduled additional shows on October 25, November 1, November 8, and November 15, 2025, and will continue as per requirements. The initiative aims to promote tourism by attracting both locals and visitors from outside Mizoram, while also preserving and showcasing Mizo culture and traditions.

Entry fee will be ₹100 per person. The show will be conducted in two segments the First Segment from 12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM, and the Second Segment from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.

The Living Museum will feature live demonstrations of traditional Mizo village life, folk and traditional dances, folk songs, indigenous games, traditional cuisines, and traditional costumes.