Imphal, Oct. 30 -- The first Mizo Integration Cultural Festival began on Thursday night at Saikawt Village Playground in Churachandpur district of Manipur.

The two-day event is being held under the theme "Integration Through Culture" and features performances by artists from Mizoram and local performers from Churachandpur.

The Mizo Integration Council organised the festival following its formation on August 15, 2025. The council aims to bring together the Chin, Kuki, Mizo, Zomi and Hmar communities.

Before organising the festival, it had held educational seminars featuring prominent personalities, including former Mizoram Rajya Sabha MP K. Vanlalvena.

Council president RL Haokip said the festival aims to promote unity among communitie...