Mizo dirges or elegies, known as "Khawhar hla," hold a significant place in traditional Mizo music and continue to be relevant in contemporary Mizo society. These songs, composed specifically to address death and mourning, are commonly sung during funerals and traditional Khawhar inleng gatherings. In Mizo culture, Khawhar inleng refers to the practice of congregating in the house of the bereaved every night for a period of three days to a month, depending on the local traditions of the village