Nata Sankirtana Festival
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 14 2016:
A three-day Nata Sankirtana Festival organised by Gulapi Nata Sankirtana Academy was inaugurated today by Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam today.
The inaugural programme was also attended by Commissioner (Works) K Radhakumar Singh and Art & Culture Director Dr K Sushila Devi.
Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said that organising such festival will help in preserving the rich culture of the State.
The Deputy Chief Minister further stated that the State Government is serious regarding the promotion of the rich culture of Manipur .
Manipur University of Culture, Manipur State Film Institute etc are the results of sincere efforts of the State Government to promote and preserve the culture of the State.
He stated that we need to introspect and learn from our elders to preserve and popularise our culture.
The Deputy Chief Minister also appealed to all to put in collective effort to help younger generations to inculcate cultural values.
During the function, Yumnam Jatra Singh was conferred the Guru Herachandra Ningsing Mana.