Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 31:
A one day "Customs and Cultural Meet" was organised by the Tangkhul Miyur Art and Culture, Leikoiching village at the village public ground.
The programme which showcase the rich culture and tradition of the Tangkhuls was graced by Saikul A/C MLA Doukhomang Khongsai and the Leikoiching village head man as chief guest and functional president respectively.
After inaugurating the cultural meet by hoisting the flag of Tangkhul Miyur Art and Culture, Doukhomang noted that joint celebration of different festivals of various ethnic groups of the State can certainly reinforce the fraternal bond among the people of Manipur.
He also called for mutual respect of the customs, culture and religions of different communities.
Stating that the fine culture and tradition of Manipur is able to occupy to prominent place in the international platform because of the efforts of the past generation to preserve the indigenous culture of each and every ethnic group of the State, the MLA called upon the people to preserve and promote the unique culture and tradition of all the ethnic groups of Manipur.