Foundation Day cum prize distribution ceremony held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 06 2014:
The 52nd foundation day of Shri Shri Balmukunda Dev Music College, Imphal cum prize distribution ceremony of the State level Classical Music Competition 2014 was held at Maharaja Chandrakirti Auditorium today.
Ex-President of Manipur Sahitya Parishad, B Jayanta-kumar Sharma; Commissioner of Art and Culture, Dr RK Nimai Singh and Director of Art and Culture, Dr K Sobita Devi graced the occasion as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Paying homage to departed founder members of the college marked the inaugural session of the programme.
Winners of prizes of the State level Classical Music Competition 2014 organised by the college from May 2 were distributed by the distinguished guests.
Speaking at the occasion, B Jayantakumar Sharma said that competition on classical music is rare in the State while competitions on light music are held at frequent interval.
He lauded the effort of the college in organising such competition.
Thokchom Sangeeta Devi of Lamdeng Khunou; Konjengbam Ronendo Singh of Naoremthong Khulem Leikai and K Yaiphabi of Lamdeng Khunou were declared the first, second and third position winner respectively in the junior category of vocal competition.
In the senior category of the same competition, Hidang-mayum Rahul Sharma, Khundongbam Ashabala Devi and Khongbantabam Dhanaman-juri Devi won the first, second and third prize respectively.