Manipuri Language Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 21 2017:
Patriotic Writers Forum, Manipur observed the 26th Manipuri Language at Manipuri Press Club yesterday .
The day was also observed by Patriotic Writers Forum Assam, Guwahati Branch with renowned translator Indramani RK; president of the forum branch Thounaojam Shyam and general secretary of Manipur National Council (MNC) Kshetrimayum Singajit attending as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively .
As part of the observance function, a Meetei Mayek training course was inaugurated at Manipuri Basti ME School .
General secretary of Patriotic Writers Forum Assam, Guwahati Branch, Raju Maibam is the instructor of the course .
The 26th Manipuri Language Day was also observed at Lalsingmura Mandap, Tripura.
The observance function was jointly organised by Patriotic Writers Forum, Manipur and Marup Organisation Lalshingmura, Tripura .
The occasion was graced by renowned playwright Chana Lukhoi as chief guest; Ningombam Brajabidhu Singh as president; founder general secretary of PAWF, OC Meira; Khangjrakpam Bijoylakshmi and Ningombam Madhu Singh as guests of honour .
Aieba Lup Assam, Hojai also observed the day at its premises with Asem Shyamkishore, president of the literary organisation and Thoudam Babatombi attending as chief guest nand president respectively .
During the observance function, three books "Angangsinggi Wa" and "Fidamningngai Kharagi Punsi Wari" written by KC Mangang and "Mallaklabi Leirang" written by Nongthombam Indrakumar were released .
"Sahitya Sevak", an award instituted by the organisation was presented to Binoychand Koijam, Guwahati; Thangjam Amar, Diphu and Gopi Meitram, Lanka.