2nd Epathoukok Kumbirei Festival held
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, March 27 2022:
The 2nd Epathoukok Kumbirei Festival, 2022 was held at Epathoukok Community Hall, Naoremthong Imphal West today.
The Festival was organized by Epathoukok.
Uripok A/C MLA Th Raghumnani Singh; Commissioner, Art & Culture M Joy Singh, IAS and Epathoukok president S Ibomcha attended the programme as presidium members.
Addressing the gathering MLA Th Raghumani said that it is important to conduct such event as development of a country is based on the development culture and without it we cannot bring development in our society.
He expressed appreciation on the initiative taken by the organization and said that it is the responsibility of all to protect and preserve the endanger species of Kombirei indigenous flower plants.
He also assured that he will do whatever require for the protection and preservation of the rare species Kumbirei.
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M Joy Singh IAS, said that nurturing, protectection and preservation of indigenous flower is very much important for future generation.
He appreciated the people living nearby the areas of Epathoukok for their initiative and conducting such programme for awareness and protection of the Kumbirei flowers from diminishing and make flowers bloom.
He also urged the people to take responsibility in preservation of the flowers to protect our culture and tradition in future.
Chief Technical Officer, ICAR Dr Sanjoy and Dr N Debendra also spoke about the history of Kumbirei and give awareness to the gathering about the importance of protection of the flowers.
During the festival, Sports painting competition was also conducted and certificates and cash awards were distributed to 35 participants by the Chief Guest.
Certificate and memento were also given to K.Tombi Singh (Rtd) Principal NG College who has been working for the welfare of Epathoukok organization.
Various artists performed Khulang Eshei and Khunung Eshei traditional songs at the function.