Matam Ishei Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 30 2013:
Apunba Manipur Matam Ishei Kanglup (AMMIK), Manipur observed the 11th Manipur Matam Ishei Numit at Lamyanba Shanglen today.
Works Minister Dr Kh Ratankumar, Manipur Olympic Association President Bijoy Koijam, Arts and Culture Director K Sobita, AMMIK Lifetime President L Birendrakumar and AMMIK Working President Dr Hamom Naba were the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
AMMIK Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to Phurailatpam Iboyaima Sharma at the function.
Award winners of the festival organised by Sahitya Samiti, Kakching - Narendra Ningomba (H Irabot Lifetime Achievement award winner), RK Jiten (best music director winner), Luxmi (best female playback singer) and Naoboy and Suren (best male playback singers) were also feted with shawl and citation at the function.
Apart from releasing a annual journal, 'Ishei', family members of six late AMMIK lifetime members were also honoured.