The 78th Chin Harvest Festival (Chin New Year Festival) is being held in Falam from 2 to 14 November, featuring sports competitions, traditional attire and cultural dance contests. The closing and awarding ceremonies will take place on 14 November.
The opening ceremony of the sports competitions was held at Hrang Thio Football Ground in Falam on 2 November, attended by Deputy Minister for Construction Dr Thaung Naing, Chin State Minister for Electricity, Energy, Industry and Road Transport U Nay Lin Aung, and members of the Chin State Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Committee.
In his speech, the deputy minister said the successful celebration of the festival reflected improved stability in the region. He highlighted the festival’s role in preserving Chin cultural heritage, promoting unity and strengthening friendship among ethnic communities.
He also appreciated ongoing efforts since May 2026 to improve Falam’s development, cleanliness and administrative operations.
The Chin State minister for Electricity, Energy, Industry and Transport then launched the football competition with the opening kick, while officials and local communities watched the matches.
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