Europagi Mapao |
A travelogue in Manipuri, written by Arambam (O) Memchoubi, published by Dr. L Ibemhal in 2001, price Rs 150/-, page 257+6. Reviewed by: Konsam Kulladhwaja |
The letter 'pa' representing the English letter 'p' in the title word should be single 'pa' not double pa (poipepo). The book was written during the period from March 9. 2001 to May 5. 2001. Memchoubi has got a chance to enjoy a poetry tour to Europe organized by Words from the Edge, mentioned in the preface of the book. The tour was stated to begin from October 13 and on December 15, 2000. In order to approach Vienna, the capital of Austria, Memchoubi could reach New Delhi on October 1, 2001. Staying for some days in Delhi with her near and dear ones Memchoubi left New Delhi on October 11. The tour in Europe was commenced from Vienna an October 13, 2000. The longest programme of the tour was conducted in Italy. So, most of the parts in this book were devoted to the programmes in Italy. We could realize the life style, the manners and the, society of Italy. Apart from these we also know the Italian culture. Due to ignorance of the Italian language Memchoubi was to face many obstacles. If she had to spend many days in a foreign country she would have been wise enough to read and learn the language of that country. 'Italian self instructor' written by Karam Manimohan Singh was published in 1999. It would be very helpful to her if she had consulted the book.
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Courtesy: The Sangai Express |
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