Titular king invites
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 12 2016:
Titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba has appealed to all ethnic groups of the State to take part in this year Mera Hou Chongba festival.
Speaking to media persons at the royal palace today, Sanajaoba said that Mera Hou Chongba is one festival celebrated in Manipur since time immemorial by all the ethnic groups.
It is the only festival which is celebrated jointly by all ethnic groups regardless of one's ethnicity, religion and topography The titular king further expressed deep concern over the lines of division drawn among different communities of the State which have been living together in harmony.
He then appealed to all communities of both the hills and valley as well as fraternal communities settled outside the State to participate in this year's Mera Hou Chongba festival which falls on October 16 .