Apunba Manipur Huyen Lanlong Lup appeals for inclusion of Thang-Ta in school curriculum
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 20 2022:
Apunba Manipur Huyen Lanlong Lup has appealed to schools in the State to include Thang-Ta as a subject in the syllabus of Class IX and X .
Thang-Ta, the indigenous martial art form of the State is a disciplined one which has been incorporated with self-defence tactics which is a must for one's well being and learning and practicing will help in building efficient youths in future, said a press release by the Apunba Manipur Huyen Lanlong Lup.
To promote such a useful and unique art form and to educate the students about Thang-Ta, the Lup has appealed to all concerned to include Thang-Ta as a subject starting from the upcoming academic session of 2022 and to contact the Lup if there are shortage of Thang-Ta teachers.
Further the Lup also assured to extend all possible help to the schools regarding the cause by providing the necessary weapons used in practicing Thang-Ta.
Stressing on the need to promote this indigenous art form, the Lup maintained that practicing Thang-Ta will help in preserving the unique art forms and traditions of the State and will also save the youths from falling prey to harmful habits.
Lastly the Lup appealed to the schools to take a major role in safeguarding and promoting Thang-Ta and to strive for a developed society.