Chapchar Kut: A Colorful Festival in India

Chapchar Kut is a beautiful festival celebrated in the Indian state of Mizoram. It marks the arrival of spring and is also called the “Flower Festival.” People wear traditional clothes, dance the famous bamboo dance, and enjoy music and celebrations. Everyone wears handmade headbands with flowers standing high, adding to the joyful atmosphere. The festival also has a lively market with handmade products and lots of delicious food for everyone to enjoy.

During our Environmental Club session, we virtually traveled to India and joined in the festival fun! The children painted a large A3 background as if they were in India, watching a geographical video to learn about the country. Then, they transformed 3D paper masks into tribal faces and attached them to their paintings.

Their artwork turned out amazing, bringing the spirit of Chapchar Kut to life in our classroom! It was a wonderful way to learn about a new culture through creativity and fun.

Eva Gogova