Manipur Sangai Festival, 2015 ::: Programme Schedule
Date : 21st - 30th November , 2015

Day 1: 21nd November, 2015
Inaugural Ceremony of
MANIPUR SANGAI FESTIVAL, 2015
at Hapta Kangjeibung & BOAT, Imphal
at 4:30 pm.

Programme

4.00 pm : Gathering of invitees and other visitors
4:30 pm : Arrival of the Chief Guest, President and other Dignitaries
: Inauguration of Tourism Pavilion, Heritage Park and Exhibitions
5:00 pm : Dignitaries arrive at BOAT & ascend to dais
: Presentation of bouquets, phee & mementos to VIPs
: Lighting‐up of Inaugural Lamp and formal inauguration of Sangai Festival 2015
: Welcome address by Shri M. Prithiviraj Singh, Hon'ble Parliamentary Secretary (Tourism /YAS)
: Speech by Shri Gaikhangam, Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Manipur
: Speech by H. E. Mr. Nils Ragnar Kamsvåg, Ambassador, Royal Norwegian Embassy, New Delhi
: Speech by Shri Okram Ibobi Singh, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Manipur
: Inaugural address by Shri V. Shanmuganathan, Hon'ble Governor of Manipur
: Vote of thanks by Smt. Nidhi Mani Tripathi, IAS, Secretary (Tourism)
Formal Inaugural Ceremony
'Minungshigi Sheidinnapham' a choreographic presentation by
W. Lokendrajit Singh, JN Manipur Dance Academy

Day 2: 22nd November, 2015

Programme

Venue: BOAT Time: 4:30 pm
1. Lai Haraoba by Lianda Folk & Classical Academy
2. Dasa Avatar by Sanchali – A Centre for Performing Arts
3. Songs from Tetseo Sisters, Nagaland
4. Pung Cholom by Guru Irabot Institute of Manipur Culture
5. Basant Ras by Government Dance College

Day 3: 23rd November 2015

Programme

Venue: BOAT Time: 4:30 pm
1. Makokching Kom Dance
2. Thang Leiteng Haiba & Apunba Yannaba by Malem Apunba Thang-Ta Maheikol
3. Mao Dance
4. Ta Khoushaba by Malem Apunba Thang-Ta Maheikol
5. Maram Dance
6. Nupi Pala by Kanglei Social Culture & Research Centre
7. A Musical Composition based on traditional percussions by Guru Natek Meitei Pung Research Institute

Day 4: 24th November 2015

Programme

Venue: BOAT Time: 4:30 pm
1. Zemei Cultural Dance
2. Cholom Leiteng by Guru Thanil Manipuri Culture Academy
3. Liangmei Folk Song by Liangmei Folk Song Group
4. Crab Dance and Waterfall Dance by Rongmei Dance Troupe
Shillong Chamber Choir, Shillong, Meghalaya

Day 5: 25th November 2015

Programme

Venue: BOAT Time: 4:30 pm
1. Thadou Dance by LAMHIL Kuki Cultural Research Centre
2. Choreographic presentation based on Thang-Ta by The Thang Ta & Cultural Research Academy
3. Leishem Jagoi by Chakpa Andro Panam Ningthou Meihoulbirol Cultural Association Surgi Tantha da Dholgi Nachom - TAPASYA – A Centre for Performing Art

Day 6: 26th November 2015

Programme

Venue: BOAT Time: 4:30 pm
1. Cultural performance by artistes from Chandel
2. Nata Sankirtana (Puppetry) by Moppet Decoration and Cultural Centre
3. Cultural performance by artistes from Chandel
4. Thang Ahum Yannaba & Thangjou Ani Yannaba by Huyen Lallong Manipur Thang-Ta Cultural Association
5. Dancing Drummers by Rhythms of Manipur

Day 7: 27th November 2015

Programme

Venue: BOAT Time: 4:30 pm
1. Cultural performance by artistes from Ukhrul
2. Cultural performance by artistes from Thailand
3. Cheirol Jagoi & Thang Ta Chainaba by The Meetei Eenatki Huyen Langlon Shindam Shanglen
4. Tintaal Macha Pareng by Manipur Cultural Ashram
5. Cultural performance by artistes from Thailand
6. Tanum - Classical Dance - Manipur Jagoi Marup

Day 8: 28th November 2015

Programme

Venue: BOAT Time: 4:30 pm
1. Pung Cholom by Junior Artistes of Raag Tarang Mandal
2. Nongrum Dance of Arunachal Pradesh.
3. Vishnu gi Sayon Tara by Dance Drama Music Repertoire Union
4. Dances from Gujarat by Venubharti Group, Gandhinagar

DAY 9: 29th November 2015

Programme

Venue: BOAT Time: 4:30 pm
1. Kabui Cultural Dance by Ragailong Dance Troupe, Ragailong
2. Cultural performance by artistes from Kerala
3. Paosa Jagoi by Performing Artistes Centre
4. Drums of Holi by Shree Shree Govindaji Nat Sankirtan
5. Cultural performance by artistes from Rajasthan

Day 10: 30th November, 2015

Closing Ceremony of
MANIPUR SANGAI FESTIVAL, 2015
at BOAT, Imphal
on 30th November, 2015 at 4:30 pm.

Programme

4.00 pm : Gathering of invitees and other visitors
4:30 pm : Arrival of the Chief Guest, President and other Dignitaries
: Dignitaries ascend to dais
: Presentation of bouquets phee and mementos to VIPs
: Welcome address by Shri M. Prithiviraj Singh, Hon'ble Parliamentary Secretary (Tourism /YAS)
: Speech by Shri Th. Lokeshwar Singh, Hon'ble Speaker, Manipur Legislative Assembly
: Speech by Shri Gaikhangam, Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Manipur
: Closing address by Shri Okram Ibobi Singh, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Manipur
: Vote of thanks by Smt. Nidhi Mani Tripathi, IAS, Secretary (Tourism)
: Chief Guest declares the Festival closed
'Machu Taretki Mashek Mangaal'
a choreographic presentation
by
P. Dhanajit Singh, J N Manipur Dance Academy