First-Ever Sunset Viewing Programme Held At Sakawrhmuituai Hill | Attended By Tourism Minister And Local Mla

Aizawl, January, 2026 : The Tourism Department organised, for the first time, a year-end sunset viewing programme titled “Sakawrhmuituai Sunset’ at Sakawrhmuituai Hill yesterday. The event was attended by the Tourism Minister, Pu Lalnghinglova Hmar, and the local MLA, Pu Lalthansanga, who is also the Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change.

Tourism Minister Pu Lalnghinglova Hmar, in his address, appreciated the dedication and cooperation of the Sihphir village leaders and residents, stating that their collective effort made the successful organisation of the programme possible. He said this reflected in practice his long-cherished vision of promoting community-based tourism. He described Sakawrhmuituai Hill as exceptionally beautiful and worthy of wider recognition, and said that the sunset viewing experience from the hill has strong potential to attract more tourists from outside Mizoram. He added that the programme would be organised on a larger scale in the coming years. He also expressed his hope that Sakawrhmuituai Hill would be increasingly valued by the public and that the local community of Sihphir would benefit economically from visiting tourists.

Local MLA Pu Lalthansanga also spoke on the occasion, expressing his appreciation for the collaboration between the Tourism Department and the leaders and residents of Sihphir village in organising such a programme. He urged the public to celebrate the year-end in a joyful manner while maintaining discipline and abiding by the law.

The Tourism Minister was accompanied by Pi R. Lalrodingi, Director, Tourism Department, along with other departmental officials. Besides local residents, a large number of tourists from outside Mizoram also attended the event. Popular contemporary Mizo singers entertained the crowd with performances to mark the farewell of the outgoing year and the arrival of the New Year. Food stalls and carnival activities were organised by the Sihphir community. With well-planned arrangements for security, medical services, and traffic management, attendees were able to enjoy the event in a safe and festive atmosphere.