Festival of Classical and Creative Music begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 04 2012:
A three-day festival of Classical and Creative Music organised by Manipur State Kala Akademi has been inaugurated today at Manipur Dramatic union (MDU) hall.
The inaugural programme was held with National Akademi awardee Laishram Birendrakumar Singh, renowned cultural personality B Jayentakumar Sharma and AMMIK president Prof Jodhachandra Sanasam as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
speaking at the occasion, Birendrakumar observed that there is need for veteran classical music exponents of Manipur to take the leading role in showing and guiding the upcoming generation towards attaining international acclaim in the field.
He also exhorted all concerned that laurels at the highest level would encourage the younger generation strive for further excellence.
Presentation of a musical show by various artistes was the other highlight of the event.