Distinctiveness
INSTITUTIONAL DISTINCTIVENESS: MULTICULTURALISM
Govt. Lawngtlai College is situated in Lawngtlai District, the tri-junction of India, Myanmar and Bangladesh in the state of Mizoram. The geographical location of the college makes it conveniently accessible by students from different communities like Lai, Chakma, Bru, Mara, Tongchangya, Pang, Bawm, etc., creating a multicultural environment in the college. This multiculturalism sets the college apart and makes it distinctive.
This unique and distinctive feature is recognised and celebrated by both students and staff in the college. To create a hospitable environment for students and teachers from all communities, the college maintains that no barriers be presented or created for any member of any community when it comes to asserting their ethnic identities and practising their traditional and cultural practices. They college spares no efforts to understand and examine any challenge that may be encountered by individuals with regards to ethnic, religious or linguistic differences. If such challenges are encountered, the college identifies measures to respond to them in a way that is inclusive and equitable.
It has been recognized that exposure to different cultures, languages and dialects, religions, traditional values and lifestyles facilitate the mental, academic and spiritual growth of all individuals that belong to the college community. Therefore, the college highly encourages the fostering of close relationships among students of different communities, to promote appreciation of different cultures. Students have been encouraged to perform and present song and dance items specific to their cultural backgrounds in college functions and activities to promote an empathetic and curious approach towards different cultures.
To help students develop pride in their ethnic identities, they are constantly reminded of the values of protecting and preserving their cultural and traditional past, and the importance of retaining the traditional practices that are still applicable and relevant today.