6th NE Riders' meet begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 05 2014:
The 6th North East Riders' Meet 2014 has kicked-off today at Chingnungkok village, Imphal East.
Cultural dance and music of Manipur, martial arts and other enchanting cultural items of the State were the main highlights of the opening ceremony.
Incheon Asian Games medallist L Sarita Devi, Royal Riders Manipur president RK Tombisana and executive member of National Federation of Women's Commission and adviser of Chana Meira Paibi Lup, Chana Lenbi attended the inaugural function as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
The three dignitaries hoisted the flags of RRM, NERM and NERF during the inaugural function held at Chingnungkok under Imphal East district.
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At least 400 Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle riders from across the NE States and the country participated in the meet.
The 6th edition of NERM 2014 is being hosted by RRM.
During the festival, cultural nights, charity nights and other entertainment items will be organised.
President of RRM, RK Tombisana said that he was proud to host such a kind of festival in the State.
For the festival 400 Royal riders have registered participation.
"During the festival, we will showcase the art and culture and traditional customs of Manipur to our visitors," he added.
On the second day of the festival, riders from outside the State would be taken on a joy ride to Moirang Heritage site.
Atrip to Myanmar would be conducted after the festival.
The tour would be exclusively for riders from outside the State.