‘Kut’ means festival, and ‘Chavang’ literally means the autumn season. Thus, Chavang Kut signifies the Festival of Autumn—a time of thanksgiving, abundance, and togetherness. Among the Chin–Kuki–Mizo ethnic groups, “Kut” serves as the common term for traditional festivals such as Mim Kut, Chapchar Kut, Phol Kut, and Chavang Kut. Yet in Assam, it is Chavang … Continue reading Beyond Feasting and Dance: The Enduring Spirit of Chavang Kut