Zeliangrong festival commences
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 18 2013 :
The three-day Zeliangrong Festival 2013, organised by Ragailong Cultural Song and Dramatic Union (RCSDU), has kick started from today at Tingkao Ragwang Kalum Kai, Chingmeirong.
The festival which is being held under the theme, 'Peace and integrity through culture' is sponsored by the North East Zone Cultural Centre, Dimapur, Ministry of Culture, Govt of India.
Director Arts and Culture, Dr K Sobita Devi, who attended the function as chief guest, declared the festival open.
Speaking at the occasion, Sobita mentioned about the need for promotion and protection of culture.
She observed that promotion of culture would bring harmony and development in the State.
Agriculture Department Director G Shamu Kabui said that it is the responsibility of the people of the community to promote culture and tradition of Zeliangrong community which were adopted by the forefathers.
Shamu Kabui expressed worry that the indigenous tradition of the community may get extinct if its people follow other religion.
Meisonglung Pamei, Vice President, Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak Phom (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) also attended the function.
The festival will continue till October 20 .