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Chin National Day

The Chin National Day is celebrated annually on February 20, which is the day the Chin people gained their human rights from Burma. The first Chin National Day was celebrated in 1951 at Mindat. People display many traditional dance such as bamboo dance, Sarlam (conquest dance), Khuangcawi(a lady is lifted by a crowd), Ruakhatlak/Cherua and many other dances from each group. One of the big events on Chin National Day is the traditional wrestling (Lai Paih). There is also Miss competition from each town or city in Chin State. Other events, such as fashion shows and singing also take place in Chin National Day. Traditional food, such as Sabuti/Sabaktui ( hominy corn soup) and Chang (rice cake) are served.

Clothing

There are several tradition dresses such as Matu, Hakha, Lautu (Lutuv), Falam, Tedim, Zo, Tapong, Zotung, Mindat, Mara etc. Every kind is different but have many similarities at the same time. The designs are different and every kind these traditional dresses are colorful. The main colors use for these traditional dresses are red, green, and black. Accessories such as bracelets, necklaces, hairpins, and rings also play a huge role when it comes to traditional clothing. It completes the overall looks. Chin people do not wear these traditional dresses in daily life. They wear these on special occasions like Sundays, Weddings, Chin National Day, Christmas, and any other important occasions.