Dhumen Sangkritan Festival inaugurated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 21 2012:
A one-day Dhumen Sangkritan Festival was held today at Thanga Oinam community hall, Bishnupur district with Director (Art & culture) Dr K subita Devi inaugurating the festival as the chief guest.
The festival was organised by Bharat Sevak Samaj, Manipur State Branch, Assembly road under the sponsorship of Art and Culture Department.
Speaking at the occasion, Dr Subita Devi said there is need for contribution from all sections of the society to preserve culture and traditions of Manipur.
Pointing out that Manipur's art and culture have gained global recognition, she said inspite of art and culture showcasing Manipur there is need for even more concerted effort to promote traditional art form in view of gradual decline in popularity of various art forms such as Bashop and Khubak Eshei.
With regard to Dhumen, she noted that the traditional art form was once an integral cultural component of Durga Pujah festival.