New art form discussed at length
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 24 2017:
Manipuri Manoharshai Ashram, Ramjee Prabhu Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal today organised a discussion programme on the new art form "Khol Prabandha in Manohar Sankirtan" at Guru Aribam Mandap, Brahmapur Guru Aribam Leikai, Imphal East .
The inaugural function was graced by Padmashree S Thanil Singh, retired Pradhan Guru, JNMDA; B Abhimanyu Sharma, president of Manipur Manoharshai Ashram; Th Brindashabi Devi, National Awardee, Viz Guru JNMDA and Manoharmayum Barish Sharma, observer, Shree Shree Govindajee Temple, Manipur and vice-president, BJYM, Manipur Pradesh as the chief guest, president and guests of honor respectively .
Speaking on the occasion, Padmashree Thanil stressed on the need for reformation of Manoharshai to sustain the art form .
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He observed that various art forms of the State such as Natta Sanskirtan were created by men and should be changed from time to time by putting new rassas/aesthetics and designs in order to increase its popularity .
If art forms of the State are keep static, then they may be vanished in the future as people like new things and nothing is not static in the world, he pointed out .
He also expressed the desire to introduce new form of dhumen (Manipuri percussion art form) in connection with Manoharshai in the days to come for strengthening the movement for revival of Manoharshai .
Recounting how Manoharshai struggled for its survival at one point of time, Barish appreciated the role taken by the enthusiasts and experts of the art form at that time .
He also emphasised on the various aspects and conventions practiced in Manoharshai in olden days .
Performance of Khol Prabandha by a group of child artistes marked the occasion.