Achom Ranjan wins Ningol Chakkouba Selfie Contest 2020
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 13 2020:
The prize distribution ceremony for the Ningol Chakkouba Selfie Contest 2020 was held in the auditorium hall of Jawaharlal Nehru Dance Academy, Imphal today.
The contest was organised by All Manipur Brahmin Organisation (AMBO) under the supervision of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Manipur.
Dr Sinam Rajendra, National vice president of Bharat Vikas Parishad, BB Sharma, retired Joint Director of All India Radio and Th Shibadutta Singh, president of VHP Manipur attended as the presidium members in today's program.
AMBO was formed to keep a check on the ongoing trend of uploading photos and videos of travel, parties etc on social media by the youths especially those that defy the norms and traditions of the Brahmin Culture.
The Ningol Chakkouba Selfie contest was organised with the aim of promoting the tradition of the State such as wearing of the ethnic dress and adorning chandan on the face, it added.
Achom Ranjan, Takhelchangbam Zoamat and Gurumayum Bidyalaxmi secured the first, second and third position respectively.
They were awarded cash prizes of Rs 5000, 3000 and 2000 and Rs 1000 each to the consolation prize winners.