Seminar on Manipuri Matam Eshei held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 17 2016:
On the 10th death anniversary of Nongmaithem Pahari who pioneered in Manipuri Matam Eeshei, a one day seminar on 'Manipuri Matam Eeshei amasung Nongmaithem Pahari' was held today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Konung Lampak, Imphal, organized by the Nongmaithem Pahari Memorial Trust today.
Former Director of Doordarshan Kendra, Imphal Sagolsem Indrakumar and Film Critic RK Bidur graced as moderators in the morning and evening sessions of the seminar.
Among the experts who presented papers at the seminar included Prof Phurailatpam Iboyaima Sharma, Dr Hamom Nabachandra in the morning session and Dr Makhonmani Mongsaba and Dr Gurumayum Bijoykumar Sharma in the evening session .
Professor Ph Iboyaima presented a paper on the topic 'Matam Esheida Nungshi Nungon Eeshei Amasung Nongmaithem Pahari', elaborating the harmony which the late singer and songwriter brought about in his works.
Dr Hamom Nabachandra spoke on the topic 'Matam Eeshei Amasung Nongmaithem Pahari, Eeshei Shaktam Amasung Nongmaithem Pahari' .
In the evening session Dr Makhonmani Mongsaba spoke on the topic 'Laishon Eeshei Amasung Leibak Ningba Eesheida Nongmaithem Pahari' while Dr Gurumayum Bijoykumar Sharma presented a paper on 'Manipuri Matam Eeshei Hourkpa (1960 gi mamang) .