Pung Cholom competition
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 28 2016:
With a view to promote the unique classical
dance form of
Pung Cholom
, a State level Pung
Cholom competition was organised at
Ngaikhong Khullen Mamang Leikai Lai
Haraobung today, our correspondent reports.
Naoriya Pakhang Lakpa AC MLA RK
Anand, Oinam AC MLA Dr I Ibohalbi,
Konthoujam Kendra MLA K Sharat, CI Col-
lege Bishnupur District Youth Co-ordinator
L Marjit Singh and Padmashree awardee
Shougaijam Thanil Singh graced the compe-
tition as the chief guest, president and guests
of honour respectively.
Altogether 15 two-member team took part
in today's competition.
Cash rewards of Rs 15000, Rs 12000 and
Rs 8000 along with a certificate and me-
mento each were distributed to the first,
second and third place winners of the competition.