Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 27 2009:
Ladyna Thangjam of Takyel Khongbal, a Class-VI student of Kendra Vidyalaya School, Lamphelpat and Yumnam Vicky of Kongba Nandeibam Leikai, a Class VIII student of Vale Academy have taken the first step to becoming Internationally recognised artistes by winning a local competition organised by the Lions Club of Imphal City at Radhakrishna Mani Mandir and Social Workers' Congress, Khongman respectively.
Ladyna Thangjam and Yumnam Vicky's posters were among more than 375, 000 entries submitted worldwide to the 22nd Annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest.
Lions Club International is sponsoring the contest to emphasize the importance of world peace to young people everywhere.
Kailash Kumar and N Jashwant of Mani Mandir Centre and Soibam Rani and Rohit Thokchom of Khongman Centre got consolation prizes.