Lamtagee Thabal 2019 at Pune

Pune, 26th March 2019

Lamtagee Thabal 2019 at Koregaon Park, Pune on 23rd March 2019

The Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND), Pune which is a registered non-profit, non-government community organization formed by the Manipuri professionals working in /retired from the Central Government or Maharashtra Government or other reputed Institutions based in and around Pune, organized the Lamtagee Thabal 2019 on Saturday, the 23rd March 2019 at the premises of Don Bosco Youth Centre, Koregaon Park, Pune.

The thabal program was organized in association with Manipur Students’ Association, Pune (MSAP) as a part of AMAND’s annual cultural cum traditional programs. This unique age old traditional cultural folk dance on the eve of Yaoshang will help not only in promoting our rich cultural heritage but also in fostering the spirit of unity & coexistence amongst the Manipuri diasporas in this city- a home very far away from home.

The event was attended by about 250 students along with ~70 families cum working professionals living in and around Pune. Altogether ~450 people have gathered at the venue including senior citizens, kids, etc. A handful of families from Mumbai Manipuri Association, Mumbai along with some students from Mumbai and many non-Manipuris from the city also joined us to celebrate this traditional cultural folkdance.

Married ladies (Mous) wore traditional Phanek Mapal naiba with Wangkhei phi and most of the leishabis (girls) wore phanek. Some boys and girls also came in traditional attires and enjoyed the traditional folk dance.

A series of food stalls were set up at the venue representing various communities from Manipur. The food stall provides a wide range of home cooked food as well as a huge varies of Manipuri delicacies and packed food. Fresh vegetables from Manipur and other eateries were also made available to the food stall.

Lamtagee Thabal 2019 at Koregaon Park, Pune on 23rd March 2019

At the end of the event, two lucky winners were awarded a cash prize from AMAND. Mr Robert Oinam was presented the family award by Dr Huidrom Narendra, President AMAND while Mr Wilson was presented the Students lucky award by Mr Deven Ksh, Program Coordinator. Apart from this, Kang Tattoos and Make-up Studio, Aundh, Pune was kind enough to sponsor 5 lucky lady winners drawn through a live online lucky draw conducted prior to the event and provided for their free make-up on the spot.

The lucky ladies of the free make-up are Taruni, Kabitarani, Momoko, Karuna, Tombi, Ebemma. All the participants appreciated the organizers for conducting such a traditional event in Pune - a home far away from home and looking forward for similar events in the days to come.

The event coordinators Mr Deven Ksh and Mr Rajendra Naorem, Info and Publicity Secy welcomed the gathering and also well-coordinated the event along with an unparalleled support from Mr David Huirongbam, Cultural and Sport Secy. The event was concluded with a note of sincere thanks and profound appreciation by Dr M Niraj Luwang, Gen Secy, AMAND, Pune to all the generous sponsors, donors, attendees and volunteers.

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(Dr Meitram Niraj Luwang)
Gen Secy,
Association Of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND), Pune
http://www.amandpune.org