The Mizos, who are of Mongoloid origin had very little written document on their culture and folklore. It was penned mostly by British officers who were stationed at Mizoram in the last part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The old records, though very valuable for reference do not cover all the aspects of Mizo culture and folklore.

We the Mizos are Progressing in all spheres of life including Science and Technology. In this fast paced modern way life, it seems that the present-day Mizo youths have some what forgotten their culture, tradition and the folktales of yore. Even otherwise Mizo culture and tradition some how does not seen to get properly highlighted as he Mizos in general have adopted Christianity as their religion.

Keeping these view points in mind a systematic and thorough study of Mizo Culture based on authentic facts is required in order to educate the youths of today about the ancient Mizo culture and tradition.

The author of this book attempts at highlighting the social and cultural aspects of Mizo life not only in North East India but also in the adjoining areas like Myanmar and Bangladesh.

This book which is based on well-researched facts is seemingly different from all such similar writing elsewhere. The approach to the book is appropriate and highly commendable.

I am confident that this book will prove an invaluable source of knowledge for those who are interested in Mizo culture, history and folklore. I also hope that this book will go a long way in integrating the Mizo state with the rest of India.

Dr. R. Lalthangliana
Minister,
School Education Environment
and Forest, Mizoram
Chairman
North East
School Education Minister's Committee

From the Back of the Book

The book has been written with a purpose to integrate the Mizos life and culture in such a way that it would invite new interest in Mizoram. The rich visual and verbal content of the Mizos in all their settings, their historical evolution, customs, beliefs, occupation, crafts and their present status.

The author of this book, Shri B. Lalthangliana, a well known historian and Lecturer has described the facts of Mizo life and culture in a simple, lucid and racy style. Through this book the world will definitely know more about the Mizos and Mizoram.