The Mizo spirit of harmony is seen not just in times of crisis but also on festive occasions. Local participation in village feasts, weddings and religious ceremonies is spontaneous
By Zinara Rathnayake 11 January 2021
My research had told me that Reiek Peak in Mizoram, India’s north-eastern state, overlooks the surrounding hills and plains of Bangladesh. But last October, when I finally reached the summit after an hour’s hike through a moss-green jungle, mist blanketed the view and I saw nothing but thick whiteness. I’m so sorry, the weather is so bad today, my driver said, sensing my disappointment.
We then voyaged deeper into Mizoram’s lush, green countryside. Every time our car bumped over a pothole, my driver apologised for the bad roads. Along the narrow hairpin lanes, all the vehicles gave way to one another. Drivers acknowledged the courtesy, saying