CM congratulates Padma Shri Awardees
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 28 2021:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh congratulated Manipur's tribal folk musician and singer Rewben Mashangva and potloi designer Hanjabam Radhe Devi on being conferred with Padma Shri Award for their renowned contribution in the world of arts.
In his congratulatory message, Chief Minister said that the cultural expressions of the State give a distinct identity and extended gratitude to both the renowned individuals for making the State proud with their achievements and wished them success for their future endeavours.
Rewben Mashangva had been playing an important role in reviving musical tradition of the Tangkhul Naga of Manipur using traditional musical instruments in his songs and devoted his life for the development of folk music of the Nagas while Hanjabam Radhe Devi had worked as a traditional bridal wear designer and as a 'Potloi Setpi' for the last 58 years and had played a major role in showcasing the Potloi with her intricate designs.