Question: Chapchar Kut festival is being celebrated by which of the following States?
(a) Mizoram
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Assam
(d) Manipur
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- On 6th March, 2020, Chapchar Kut festival was being celebrated in the State of Mizoram.
- Chapchar Kut is an annual harvest festival of the Mizo Community which marks the beginning of Spring Season. This festival is a public holiday in the State.
- It is celebrated during March every year where they cut bamboo trees and are left to dry so that they can be burnt for Jhum Cultivation.
- During the festival, traditional bamboo dances such as Cheraw are also performed.