43rd Shumang Leela fest kicks off
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 08 2015:
The 43rd All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival-2015 organized by Manipur State Kala Akademi was inaugurated at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Com-pound here
on Sunday.
The inaugural function of the festival was attended by MLA of Sugnu A/C K Ranjit as Chief Guest and MLA of Yaiskul A/C Elangbam Chand as Presi-dent, while President of Manipur State Kala Akademi Dr K Sobita atten-ded as Guest of Honour.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA K Ranjit said that sportspersons and artistes should never indulge in lobbying to clinch prizes in competitions.
They should rather work hard to give their best performances.
The Shumang Leela artistes of the State should strive to bring up this unique theatre form in the international arena.
MLA Elangbam Chand also lauded the Shumang Leela artistes for their talent and efforts in giving good messages to the public through the medium of their plays.