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Workshop on Shangkalang concludes
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 27 2014:
A 15-day long workshop on Preparation of Shangkalang (Remembering the Past) organized by Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), National Museum of Mankind, Shamla Hills, Bhopal concluded at Sandangsenba Maring village, Senapati district today.
The valedictory function was attended by Y Gyaneswar Singh, Director of Tribal Museum Research Centre (TMRC), Imphal as Chief Guest; KS Angrung, chairman of Sandangsenba Maring village as functional President while Dr RM Nayal, assistant keeper of IGRMS and Achon Kom, secretary of KCRTC, Khoirentak as Guests of Honour.
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Speaking on the occasion, N Shakmacha, museum assistant of IGRMS stated that at present tribal people of the State have been facing some major issues of culture, tradition and custom which pose a challenge to their identity.
He explained that the workshop was held with an aim to create awareness on the significance of Shangkalang and prompt measures that are needed to save from its extinction.
KS Angdung stressed on the need for having a museum in Sandangsenba Maring village to preserve the Maring culture, which is countering certain apparent threats today.
As a part of the valedictory function, Thougal dance from CYCA cultural group, Kom dance from Khoirentak Cultural Research Tribal Research and war dance of Sandangsenba Maring were performed.
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