Workshop on Thougal Jagoi concluded
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 19 2012:
The ten-day workshop cum demonstration on Thougal Jagoi (Manipuri folk dance) came to an end today with a function at Rupmahal Theatre, Imphal.
The workshop cum demonstration programme was organised by the Spirit of Performing Arts Centre (SPAC) under the sponsorship of Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Speaking as the chief guest of the valedictory function, Secretary of Manipur State Kala Akademi, S Vedeshwar Sharma detailed that the Thougal Jagoi is a dance admired and practised by one and all.
He called for putting joint and concerted efforts to preserve and nurture the beautiful dance.
The valeditory function was attended by Padmashree awardee Kh Mangi Singh and Guruhan RK Nabindra Singh, HOD (Lai Haraoba) JNM Dance Academy as the president and guest of honour respectively.
Certificates were also given to 25 participants of the workshop cum demonstration programme on Thougal Jagoi.