Traditional dance festival 'Khongthang' held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 09 2022:
A traditional dance festival titled 'Khongthang' was held yesterday at Yaiskul Hiruhanba Leikai organised by Kaina Foundation.
The function was graced by B Ruchida Sharma, National Secretary, Lok Janshakti Party, Professor H Rajmani, former Examinations Controller, Manipur University (MU) and N Premchand, former Director of EMMRC, MU as the presidium members.
Delivering the keynote address, secretary of Kaina Foundation, Yumnam Bhumeshor said that the foundation was founded with the sole objective to promote the traditional songs and dance of Manipur.
Under the supervision of renowned dancer Latasana Devi , the foundation has produced around 150 students who have participated in dance festivals at national level, he added.
He went on to state that the foundation will work earnestly for the development of traditional dance and music forms of Manipur.
As a part of the festival, the artists of the foundation performed Krishna Stuti, Krishna Roop, Abhisarika Naytya, Moibung Pung Cholom, Dhol Cholom and Thang Ta .