Shumang Leela day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 10 2016:
Manipur Shumang Leela Council will observe this year's Shumang Leela Day at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Imphal on April 12 .
Last year, the Shumang Leela Council awarded Shumang Leela artistes at the observation.
This year, however, the council will honour script writers, the council's life-time general secretary S Hemanta stated.
Celebrated script writer Athokpam Tomchou has been selected for the award comprising of a cash reward of Rs 20,000 and a citation.
Eramdam Manipur Artiste Association will perform on the day.
The council will also hold a free medical camp for Shumang Leela artistes from 8 am as part of the observation, Hemanta stated.
Peacemaker Artist Association and Sangai Artist Association will each stage Shumang Leela at Nungsikol Park, Chana, Imphal East and Keishampat Thokchom Leikai as part of the Shumang Leela Day.
The council will also hand over 2016-17 Iboyaima Shumang Leela Fellowship to Maibam Surjit, reporter, Sanaleibak on the day, Hemanta stated.
He has further appealed to all organisations/groups to refrain from imposing bandh, blockade, general strike and such other on the said day.