Imphal Hunphun Yar celebrates silver jubilee
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 21 2015 :
Imphal Hunphun Yar (Ukhrul society), celebrated its silver jubilee today at Lamphel quarter No 5/Type V .
Imphal Hunphun Yar or Ukhrul Society is a community from Ukhrul who have been residing in Lamphel since 1990.Imphal Hunphun chairman Aleng Shimrah said, the celebration marks the community's 25 years of existence in Lamphel, Imphal.
The ceremony also hosted a feast for its women who have married to other communities, akin to the Ningol Chakkouba of the Meiteis.
The chairman further expressed his support for inter-community-marriage adding that such marriages would help strengthen the bond between different communities of the State.
Maranchan Luikham, IAS, former IHY chairman Victor Kaping, Ukhrul ADC Peter Ragui and IHY secretary AR Leiyopam were also present at the silver jubilee celebration.