Mizo dirges or elegies, known as "Khawhar hla," hold a significant place in traditional Mizo music and continue to be relevant in contemporary Mizo society. These songs, composed specifically to address death and mourning, are commonly sung during funerals and traditional Khawhar inleng gatherings. In Mizo culture, Khawhar inleng refers to the practice of congregating in the house of the bereaved every night for a period of three days to a month, depending on the local traditions of the village

Students of PC Girls School, a 120-year-old school in Aizawl, presented a Mizo traditional Pawnto play at the Chapchar Kut Gala. Pawnto is a significant social activity of the Mizo community and is usually reserved for children. The play takes place at twilight, when all the children of a Mizo village gather together to play. In Pawnto, Mizo children traditionally learn social roles, behaviour and social skills. Many elements of the activity are designed to be fun and educational. However, with