Zokhua - Falkawn Mizo Cultural Village

Zokhua - Falkawn Mizo Cultural Village is an open-air heritage museum located at Falkawn, about 18 km south of Aizawl in Mizoram. Developed by the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Mizoram, it recreates a traditional Mizo village to preserve and showcase Mizo tribal lifestyle, architecture and social structure. The site features authentic thatched houses including the chief's residence and bachelor's dormitory, along with cultural displays and scenic hill surroundings.

Visitors can explore a recreated traditional Mizo village set on a hillside with thatched bamboo houses on stilts, including Lal In (Chief's House), Zawlbuk (bachelor's dormitory), and typical Mizo homes with traditional interiors and artifacts. The complex includes a visitor centre, demonstration areas for handicrafts and cultural performances, landscaped paths, and viewpoints overlooking surrounding hills. Guides explain Mizo customs, architecture and village organization.

Established by the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Mizoram, to preserve and present traditional Mizo village life as it existed before modernization. The village replicates pre-colonial Mizo settlement patterns, including the chief's house, Zawlbuk and commoners' houses, to document indigenous architecture and community organization.

Showcases Mizo tribal heritage, social structure, architecture, crafts and customs. It serves as a cultural preservation centre where visitors can learn about Mizo traditions, folk arts, dances, handicrafts and the role of institutions like Zawlbuk and Lal In in Mizo society.