Chapchar Kut is a festival celebrated by the Mizo people of Mizoram, India. It is a post-harvest festival that is celebrated to mark the end of the jhum cultivation cycle. The festival is also known as the "Bamboo Festival" as it is a time when the bamboo used for jhum cultivation is cut and dried.

The Chapchar Kut festival is celebrated in the month of March, after the jhum fields have been cleared and the crops have been harvested. The festival begins with the erection of a bamboo pole, called the "Chapchar Kut", in the center of the village. The Chapchar Kut is decorated with leaves, flowers, and fruits.

On the day of the festival, the Mizo people gather in the village square to celebrate. They sing, dance, and feast. Traditional Mizo dishes, such as bamboo shoot stew and pork stew, are served. There are also games and competitions, such as tug-of-war and archery.

The Chapchar Kut festival is a time for the Mizo people to come together and celebrate their culture and heritage. It is also a time to give thanks for a bountiful harvest.

Here are some additional facts about the Chapchar Kut festival:

• The Chapchar Kut festival is a public holiday in Mizoram.
• The festival is celebrated for three days.
• The festival is a time for the Mizo people to showcase their traditional dances, music, and handicrafts.
• The festival is also a time for the Mizo people to reaffirm their community ties.