Lamka Never Goes Out of Style

By Team Lamka - Posted on November 5, 2021

The town-folks were not far behind in keeping up with the styles and trends of the time. The proof of this can be seen in their taste of fashion, music and lifestyle. Western influence was strong and they did not shy away from pop influence. From formals and bold dresses, which can be seen from the earliest photographs until recent ones, while musical expressions remain one of the key factors of cultural change. Choirs, carols, bands, individual singers, etc continue to dominate the memories and nostalgia of the place.

Lamka men rocked the town with their cycles in the 1960s.

Vanlalngen and his friends in the 1950s.

Styling with traditional puan in the 1960s

Creation Flame of Mizoram visiting Lamka in 1976

Members of the quartet were David Hangzo, James William Ralsun, Royal Hangzo and Lienlalmuon a.k.a LL Muona. When Dr. Billy Graham and team came to Kohima in 1972, the quartet was the only group singing at the evangelistic crusade. The quartet sings at different churches in Northeast India and outside, and had revolutionised gospel singing beginning in the late 1960s through the early 1970s.

Tapes and Cassettes: the 1970s and ‘80s lifestyle possession

Getting ready: A quick pose before the ride at IB Road

The mandatory en-route click on the roads

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