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Th Shyamkumar attends Luira Phanit in Ukhrul
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Ukhrul, February 17 2018:
Minister of Horticulture & Soil Conservation and Forest & Environment Thounaojam Shyamkumar on Saturday attended the second day of the 'Luira Phanit' celebrated under the theme 'Luithot Yameisa' at the Mission Ground Alungthang, Hunphun town, Ukhrul.
Speaking as the chief guest of the function, Th Shyamkumar appreciated the organizers for celebrating the festival with pomp and gaity, preserving the age old traditional culture of the community.
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The festival will further strengthen the bond of the people through participation in various event which includes traditional games, folk dance and folk songs, he said.
Luira Phanit is the trational seed sowing festival of the Tangkhul community.
Hundreds of locals from the Tangkhul community are attending the celebration with great enthusiasm.
27 localities of Hunphun town are participating in the festival.
Young girls will compete for the 'Miss Hunphun Luira 2018' title on the last day of the festival tomorrow.
Alfred Kanngam Arthur, MLA Ukhrul Assembly Constituency, Khashim Vashum, MLA Chingai Assembly Constituency, M Ashnikumar Singh, Vice Chairman of Manipur Infrastructure Development Agency (MIDA), HA Vareishang, Ukhrul ADC member attended the function today.
'Virgin dance' or 'La khanganui' was the highlight of the function today.
festival with pomp and gaiety, preserving the age old traditional culture of the community.
The festival will further strengthen the bond of the people through participation in various events which includes traditional games, folk dance and folk songs, he said.
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