Chin State is a mountainous region and lies in the Northwest of the Union of Myanmar. Towns and villages in Chin State are situated on the mountain ranges (or) among the valley and plains. Thus, transportation from one place to another completely relies on roads.
In northern Chin State, the motorway between Reh Khaw Da and Tiddim was built along the edges of the mountains and the bridge is a suspension type.
Jeeps are mostly used in this adventurous road and the skill of the driver assures the safety of passengers. Reh Khaw Da town is located 35 miles from Tiddim, touching the boundary with Mizoram region of the Republic of India. Bilateral border trade between Myanmar and India is being carried out in mutual friendship with the use of Bailey bridge crossing the Ti-O creek which flows into the Kaladon River.
Reh Khaw Da town is not only well-known for Myanmar-India border trade but also popular for being its liver shaped lake. Reh Lake is significant for the local people as regards faiths and traditions. Even the people from India usually come to pray at this lake. Reh lake lies 2,800 feet above sea-level, surrounded by mountains and total circumference is about 3 miles and 50 ft at the deepest. The lake is full of water all year round, and it never dries up. It has been used to turn furpid and red during the second week of December every year. The duration is about a month (or) two months up to the end of the cold season.
Local people believe that their ancestors are staying alive as souls in this great lake so they pray there.We would like to present the liver shaped “Reh Lake” from various points of view; our MRTV-3 crew is hiking the range on opposite side of the lake. An hour walk with ascending and descending of the lane along the slope made us sweat because of fatigue. At last, we’ve arrived at the view point of the Reh Lake, the photographer’s delight.
With the background of the Reh Lake, the traditional dance of Mizo Chin tribes who dwell in Reh Khaw Da town can also be seen.It is a welcoming dance, performed when the guests pay a visit to their place.
