INTACH headquarters films documentary at Falkawn living museum

The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) Headquarters, New Delhi, on Friday filmed a documentary at the Living Museum, in Falkawn Mizo typical village near Aizawl, an initiative of the Art & Culture Department, Government of Mizoram.

According to officials, the department organised a special Saturday showcase of the Living Museum to facilitate the documentary production. The Living Museum at Falkawn — which recreates a traditional Mizo village complete with indigenous houses and cultural settings — has been drawing regular visitors since its inauguration.

The Living Museum was formally inaugurated on October 25 last year under the initiative of Art & Culture Minister C. Lalsawivunga. The project has since received appreciation at the national level for its efforts to preserve and present Mizo heritage in its authentic form.

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has reportedly expressed high regard for the Falkawn Living Museum. On January 29 this year, the Ministry issued communication encouraging all States and Union Territories across the country to prepare proposals for establishing similar Living Museums to preserve and promote indigenous cultural traditions.

For the documentary project, INTACH has partnered with Mime Media Private Limited, New Delhi. The production team arrived in Mizoram and commenced shooting at the Living Museum on Thursday.

The documentary is expected to highlight the unique cultural landscape of Mizoram and showcase the Living Museum as a model initiative in safeguarding and promoting tribal art, architecture and way of life.