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22nd Shumang Leela Numit observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 12 2022:
The 22nd Shumang Leela Numit was observed at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen located at Konung Mamang today.
As a part of the event, Shumang Leela artiste Moirangthem Bhorot was conferred with the prestigious Iboyaima Award, 2022 .
It is worth mentioning that Moirangthem Bhorot, who hails from Kongba Makha Nandeibam Leikai has also bagged the National Natya Bibhusan Award 2015 and Dalit Sahitya Akademi Award in the past.
It may be noted that the establishment of Manipur State Shumang Leela Council (MSSLC) on April 12 in 1984 has been observed as Shumang Leela Numit.
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The event was attended by Govindas Konthoujam, Art & Culture Minister, M Purnimashi Leima, president MSSLC and W Ibohal, Tourism Director as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, Govindas Konthoujam said that he will consider the MSSLC's request to provide Rs 25 crore as grant-in-aid for the upliftment of Shumang Leela in the State and discuss it with the Chief Minister.
He also praised Shumang Leela as one of the oldest artforms of Manipur and added that it provides a mirror to the current state of society including the administration.
He also expressed his appreciation for Thokchom Iboyaima, the man who was responsible for building Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen.
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