Yaoshang Festival organized at Pune
- 25th March 2023 -
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Yaoshang Festival organized at Pune
The Association of Manipuri Diaspora (AMAND), registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 in Pune, Maharashtra, is a non-profit, non-governmental community organization founded by working/retired Manipuri professionals who are residing in and around Pune.
AMAND, organized "Yaoshang Festival 2023" on Saturday, the 25th of March 2023 at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Koregaon Park, Pune.
Highlighting the unique tradition and bringing people together in celebration, Thabal Chongba (Manipuri traditional folk dance) was the main attraction of the festival with attendees from diverse backgrounds including children, youths, and senior citizens coming together to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our community.
As a part of entertainment, Tambola game was played before the Thabal Chongba which was followed by prize distribution to the first three winners of AMAND STEP CHALLENGE 2023, organized in the month of February 2023.
Yaoshang Festival organized at Pune
The three winners were Ms. Eliza Wahengbam, Laishram Rishikanta Meitei, and Mr. Romen respectively. As a gesture of gratitude towards AMAND, Mrs. Oinam Purnimashi Devi presented self hand knitted Athenpot cover to the AMAND office bearers.
Food stalls served authentic Manipuri snacks and meals such as Singju, Bora, Kanghou, Kelichana, Tharoi thongba, Nga thongba, Eronba, etc. Local fresh vegetables from Manipur such as Yongchak, Hawaimubee, Yendem were also made available in the stalls.
As we concluded this event, AMAND President, Shri Kulabidhu Chanam acknowledged with deep gratitude to each and everyone who attended the Yaoshang Festival including volunteers and vendors who had worked, supported, and enthusiastically helped to make this event a grand success.
See a full photo gallery of this event here
(Mr Suresh Chingtham)
IT & Publicity Secy
AMAND, Pune
* This info was sent to e-pao.net by AMAND, Pune who can be contacted at amand(DOT)pune(AT)gmail(DOT)com
This article was posted on March 29, 2023 .
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