Satyabrata awarded
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 17 2018:
Hijam Satyabrata Singh of Yaiskul Hiruhanba Leikai and Naorem Rakesh Singh of Kakching Chumnang Leikai, have been conferred this year's Maharaj Kumar Priyabrata Singh Award and Honourable Mention Title Award, respectively.
The award was presented during the inaugural function of the 4th Maharaj Kumar Priyabrata Singh Memorial Art Exhibition 2018 under the aegis of Arts Society Manipur, Nongmeibung Nambam Chuthek and Manipur Cultural Integration Conference, at Manipur State Art Gallery, Palace Compound, today.
The function was graced by Art & Culture Commissioner, M Lakshmikumar Singh, Manipur Cultural Integration Conference's vice president, A Biren Singh and Arts Society Manipur's president, A Joychandra Sharma, as the chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively.
Speaking at the function, Laxmikumar underscored the need for encouraging and endorsing support to the artistes of fine arts in the State.
He said that paintings and portraits are important as they depict the reality of the society and are relatable to various themes of life.
Lauding the role taken by Arts Society Manipur and Manipur Cultural Integration Conference in the field of fine arts, the Commissioner also exuded confidence that the organizations will further strengthen the promotion of the State's fine arts in the future.
Notably Hijam Satyabrata is a former cartoonist of The Sangai Express (English edition) .