Shumang Leela
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 12 2017:
The 6th Shumang Leela Day cum Iboyaima Award presentation was organised at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen by Manipur State Shumang Leela Council (MSSLC) today.
Renowned Shumang Leela artist Keirao Rajen also popularly known as Thouba was presented with the Iboyaima Award which consisted of acitation, a shawl and cash prize.
Herojit Nongmaithem of Naharolgi Thoudang was also conferred Iboyaima Shumang Leela Fellowship (2017-18) .
Speaking as the chief guest, Education Minister Th Radheshyam Singh said that Shumang Leela is an important medium which plays a critical role in bringing change to the society and people should study more into how the messages in Shumang Leela can help them take the right path in life.
Speaking at the event, chief advisor of MSSLC, Dr M Nara also opined that Shumang Leela plays a big role in promoting peace and harmony in the society.
MSSLC lifetime president P Gunachandra Sharma and MSSLC president Pumimashi Leima were also present at the event.