Mizoram has many migrant workers from Chin State- Burma. It is difficult to say the amount of Chin refugees in Mizoram. They do not want to be recognized as refugees as they are afraid of being sent back to Burma. They try to mix into the local communities and this doesn’t seem to be very difficult for them, because before independence they used to share the same land and live together as brothers. They have the same religion, most are Christians, they share the same culture, traditions and their language is also quite similar.

Among the Chins, there are 60 dialects with 7 main languages. It is still very difficult for many, to understand the local language, but somehow they have to manage as they have no choice. The Mizos are divided into several tribes - the Lushais, Pawis, Paithes, Raltes, Pang, Himars, Kukis etc. Previously believers of the good spirit called Pathan, the Mizo community today is greatly influenced by Christianity. Mizos have accepted English as their medium of instruction, but the Mizo language is still widely spoken.

Though mostly Christians, the hill people have kept alive their rich cultural heritage, colourful customs and lively traditions. Festivals and dances of the Mizos have a unique tribal flavour. Other than Christmas and New Year‘s Day which are the most popular festivals, Chapchar Kut (after clearing of jungles for cultivation of the jhum crop in February-March), Pawl Kut (after the harvests when the granary is full in December) and Mim Kut (dedicated to departed souls after the maize harvest in September), are the other occasions celebrated with much gusto. The most popular dances of Mizoram are Cheraw (Bamboo dance), Khuallam (dance for visitors or guests), Chheih Lam (at the end of a day‘s work) and Solakar or Sarlamkai (prevalent among the Mara and Pawl tribes).

Aizwal, the scenic capital of Mizoram, its surrounding areas and the rest of the state have been developed to meet the influx of domestic and foreign tourists. Aizawl, located at nearly 4,000 feet above sea -level, is a religious and cultural centre of the Mizos. Champai, Tamdil, Vantawng fall and Thenzawl are some of the other important tourist centres in this state.