Critics' Forum observes anniversary
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 01 2011:
Along with a discussion session on the problems being faced by playwrights in Manipur, Critics' Forum, Manipur celebrated its 6th foundation day at Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU) hall located at Yaiskul Police Lane here today.
The inaugural function of the celebration was attended by Deputy Chairman of State Planning Board Bijoy Koijam as Chief Guest and President of Critics' Forum, Manipur Prof IS Khangjam as Functional President.
Speaking at the occasion, Bijoy Koijam observed that critics in Manipur should try to come up with proper criticism in the field of arts and bring about a change in the society.
So, instead of standing in the middle, critics should look at every aspect.
He also assured every possible assistance from his sides in mitigating the problems being faced by the critics in Manipur and donated a sum of Rs 5000 to Creative Forum, Manipur.
In the discussion session, Kshetri Sanajaoba spoke on the problems faced by playwrights in Manipur as a resource person.
At the occasion, a short play, titled The Bet of Leimarol Arts Centre, Chingamakha, Imphal was staged.
Directed by O Sharmila, the play won first prize in the recent 42nd Short Play Competition for Creative Directors, 2011 .