Chavang Kut Festival

  • 01 Nov 2025

On 1st November 2025, Manipur will celebrate Chavang Kut, the post-harvest festival of the Chin-Kuki-Mizo communities, marking the end of the harvesting season and expressing gratitude to the Almighty for a bountiful yield.

  • Chavang Kut is one of the most vibrant and culturally significant festivals of the Chin-Kuki-Mizo communities, celebrated not only in Manipur but also across the Northeast Region where these communities reside.
  • The festival symbolizes thanksgiving for a good harvest, signifying prosperity, gratitude, and the harmonious relationship between people and nature.
  • Celebrations include colorful cultural dances, melodious folk songs, indigenous games, and other traditional performances, highlighting the rich heritage and unity of the participating communities.
  • Due to its wide cultural significance and popularity, Chavang Kut was declared a State Holiday in 1982, allowing people across Manipur to participate in the festivities with joy and togetherness.