Musical concert for non-professional singers
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 16 2016 :
SARGAM one of the renowned musical bands of the State conducted a musical concert for non-profes-sional singers of Manipur today at MFDS, Konung Mamang, Imphal.
With the theme ' Ahalsingee damak Katthokchaba Ningtham Eshei' eminent filmmakers, singers, musicians, songwriters etc of the State were felicitated during the concert.
Among others Laishram Birendra Kumar, Aribam Shyam Sarma, Y Rajen, Thangjam Kora, Nongthon, Chongtham Kamala and Y Bilashini were honoured.
Works and Transport Minister, Dr Kh Ratankumar graced the function as the chief guest, while president of SARGAM B Netachandra Sharma was the functional president.
Vice-president of Badminton Association of India Bijoy Koijam, Deputy Commissioner Imphal East District, M Joy and president of All Manipur Working Journalist Union (AMWJU) Wangkhemcha Shamjai attended as the guests of honour.
Non-professional singers from different parts of the State with different professions joined in paying tribute to the senior citizens of Manipur.
Addressing the crowd, Dr Kh Ratankumar highlighted the need to take good care of the elderly people by the gounger generations.
He said with modernization and globalization, the society has changed into a materialistic society.
All should take care of the elders and look after their welfare.