1. Paite Dance
Kinds: Dak Lam, Jangta Lam, Phit Lam, Ton Lam, and Silam Lam
2. Thadou Kuki Dance
3. Tarao War Dance
Each tribal group has their own distinct culture and tradition in their dance, music, dress, customary practices and pastimes. The folk dances of the ethnic tribes captivate the beholders with their exotic costumes and simple but graceful rhythm.
The Maring tribe also inhabiting in this district are famous for their handicraft products. They are the main manufacturers of Likhai, Sangbai, Chengbon, Meruk (all containers), Morah (for sitting) and Long-up, Tengbol (for fishing), etc. which are made of cane and bamboo.
Every tribal group has distinct style of embroidery patterns on their dress.
1. Anal Festivals
- Ikam
- Inhla
- Philthabla (Hunting & fighting festival)
- Mikhemphan (Collection of money & food)
- Sungkhomlkhan (Fencing of village boundary with religious significance)
2. Thadou Festival
- Chon (A great festival of Thadous. Subdivided into Sha-ai, and Chai-lai).
3. Kuki Festival
- Chavan Kut ( An important annual festival of Kuki tribes. Performed with great pomp and pageantry.)
4. Naga Festival
- Lui Ngai Ni (It is a Naga Seed Sowing Festival accompanied by various cultural activities and dances of Naga tribes.)
5. Monsang Festival
- Kum ether Borhin esha or Chanou Tangba (It is a Monsang custom festival for testing the newly harvested crops.)
6. Christmas
Christmas, the greatest festival of all the Christians, is observed for two days on 24th and 25th December. Prayers, reading of Gospels, singing of hymns, lectures on Jesus Christ, sports, and community feast etc., form the major part of the festival.