Birth anniversary observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 06 2016:
The 119th birth anniversary of late poet Hawaibam Nabadweepchandra was held today at Dave Literature Centre inside DM College campus under the aegis of Naharol Sahitya Premi Samiti and Manipur State Kala Akademi, Imphal.
The function was presided by Sangeet Natak Academy fellow RK Danisana and the president of Sahitya Premi Samiti Imphal, L Upendra Sharma as the chief guest and president respectively.
Polem Nabachandra, former president of Naharol Sahitya Premi Samiti, spoke on the life of Nabadweepchandra and his contributions in literature.
He also gave some excerpts from the works of the late poet.
Delivering the keynote address at the function, vice president of the Samiti, Yaima said," Naharol Sahitya Premi Samiti was established on July 17, 1959 with the main aim of promoting language and literature" .
"And as a part of its responsibility, the Samiti has been observing the birth anniversaries of famous pioneer writers like Hijam Anganghal, Dr Lamabam Kamal, Khwairakpam Chaoba, Ashangbam Minaketan, Hijam Irabot, Arambam Darendrajit and Hawaibam Nabadweepchandra all these years", he said.