Th. Elimson Maram
Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2013
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Th. Elimson Maram
SHRI TH. ELIMSON MARAM
Akademi Young Talent Award: Tribal Culture
Shri Th. Elimson Maram, born in 1979 at Tumuyon Khullen under Senapati District, is a young and promising exponent of tribal folk dance especially of the Maram tribe.
As a youngster, he was initiated into various forms of tribal folk art by his village elders.
He developed a keen interest for Maram Folk Dance which ultimately drew him to the feet of Guru Th. Kangsong, one of the most revered gurus of folk dance among the Marams.
At the age of 16 years he became a member of Maram Cultural Dance Troupe. Since then he has matured into one of the leading exponents of Maram Folk Dance.
As an artiste of Maram Cultural Dance Troupe, Shri Elimson has participated in a number of traditional festivals and mega cultural events including State Republic Day Celebration, Sangai Festival etc.
A born leader, he has also led the Tumuyon Khullen Dance Troupe on several occasions.
Under him, the dance troupe has not only won appreciation but has also been adjudged the best dance troupe on a few occasions.
At a young age, he has not only carved out a niche for himself in the realm of tribal folk dance but has also taken over the mantle of preserving and promoting the folk dance of his community.
In recognition and in encouragement of his promising talents, Shri Th. Elimson Maram is conferred with Manipur State Kala Akademi Young Talent Award.
* Daniel Chabungbam provided this information to e-pao.net
This article was posted on June 20, 2016.
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