Children's theatre workshop concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 04 2011:
The one-month children's theatre workshop organised by Manipuri Ensemble has concluded at Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy auditorium today.
Art and Culture Director Dr K Sobita Devi and Theatre Mirror President Wareppa Naba were the chief guest and president of the closing function respectively.
While presenting his workshop report, workshop director Kshetri Jugindro said, 30 boys and girls who are Class III to IX participated in the workshop.
He said the workshop was organised with an aim to develop personality of children.
Dr K Sobita while speaking at the function said, such workshops are significant in culturally rich States like Manipur as it would instill cultural elements to young minds.
Echoeing the same view, Wareppa Naba pointed out that imparting training on theatre from the grassroot level is a must as today's children are future directors and scholars.
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They would carry the legacy forward left by the past and present cultural icons and scholars, he added.
A children's play was presented after the closing function.