Festival of narrative art and dance held at Jiribam
Source: The Sangai Express / Jacob Panmei
Jiribam, February 29 2012:
A one-day festival of Narrative Art and Dance organised by North East Zone Cultural Centre, Dimapur and sponsored by Department of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur was held today at Kalimai Mandap here.
President of Literary and Cultural Forum, Jiribam, Ch Komal and President of VIMPAL Th Jimi Devi graced the function as chief guest and president respectively.
Speaking at the occasion, Deputy Director of Art and Culture, L Keshorjit stressed the need to preserve the unique cultural identity of North East people in general and Manipur in particular.
Story-telling (wari leeba) from noted tellers of Jiribam and neighbouring Cachar and cultural dances performance by Jiri artistes marked the occasion which was participated by around 200 members.