Matam Eshei Numit on Sep 30
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 23 2014:
As in past years, Apunba Manipur Matam Eshei Kanglup (AMMIK) will celebrate the 12th Matam Eshei Numit at Iboyaima Shanglen on September 30 .
Speaking to reporters, AMMIK general secretary B Netachandra Sharma said that mega final of the 11th Best of AMMIK 2014 would also be held on the day at the same venue.
From Bishnupur district, Ningthoujam Monteswori, Hidangmayum Rahul Sharma and Somen Leishangthem would take part in the competition while Moirangthem Luxmi, Mayanglambam Priya and Moirangthem Kavita would represent Thoubal district, Netachandra said.
He added that from Imphal East and Imphal West districts, K Ronaldo, Irom Bangkim, Potsangbam Jogita, Minerva Laipubam, Konthoujam Dayabati and Sagolsem Jiban would take part in the competition.
Laishram Birendrakumar, Aribam Shyam Sharma, B Jayentakumar Sharma, Dr Jodhachandra Sanasam, Kh Biswamitra, K Shanta and Makhon Mani Mongsaba would be feted at the function, he added.
Saying that AMMIK has been honouring singers and lyricists with Lifetime Achievement awards every year, Netachandra said that this year's award would be conferred to noted poet Rajendra Okram.
Netachandra further said that eight lyricists have been nominated for the Best Lyricist award.
He added that Best Composer would be chosen on the basis of the songs to be presented by the competitors of Best of AMMIK 2014 .
Urging AMMIK members to be present at the occasion, Netachandra said that the event would be held with an objective to protect Manipuri genre of music and create the sense
of patriotism.
He also urged all its members to take part in a cleanliness drive to be held at 7 am at Ima Keithel on September 25 .
Netachandra further said that a rehearsal for the Best of AMMIK competitors would be held at Brahmapur Nahabam residence of AMMIK general secretary.
He added that AMMIK had condoled the death of noted actor Wangkhem Lalit by observing a two-minute silence.