Workshop on "12 Mel of Ariba Pala & 12 Rajmel of Nata Sankirtana" begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, July 10 2022:
TAPASYA (A Centre for Performing Arts), Singjamei Wangma, Pebiya Pandit Leikai, Imphal East in association with TAPASYA Training Centre Kakching to kick started a one month workshop cum production on "12 Mel of Ariba Pala & 12 Rajmel of Nata Sankirtana" at Nityainanda Mandop in Kakching Wairi Senapati Leikai.
The workshop was conducted under the financial assistance of Cultural Function and Production Grant Scheme (CFPGS), Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
The inaugural event was attended by Gurumayum Dharmadas Sharma, Deputy Director (Programme Section), Department of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur; Shougaijam Temba; and Ningthoujam Surchand, Khon Pangba Sebok Pala (Ariba Pala) Number 2, Shri Shri Govindaji Asthakal Tougal Lup Puba as presidium members.
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Speaking on the occasion, Gurumayum Dharmadas Sharma stated that Nata Sankirtana is widely used in events like weddings while Ariba Pala is used in events held at Govindaji Mandop.
He also appreciated TAPASYA for organising the workshop cum production to promote the 12 Mel of Ariba Pala and 12 Rajmel of Nata Sankirtana.