Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 08 2009:
Dr Nongmaithem Tombi was honoured today with Seram Mukta Award by the Manipur Literary Society, Imphal on its silver jubilee celebration function.
The sliver jubilee celebration function of the 25 years of existence of the society was held at Manipur Dramatic Union, Yaiskul Police Land today.
The award donated in the name of Seram Mukta was conferred to Nongmaithem Tombi on his book "Manipur Theatre Neinaba".
The award consisted of a cash amount of Rs 7770, a shawl and a citation.
Awardee Nongmaithem Tombi praised the society for recognizing his deed.
He said the award is given to him as part of encouragement to the people working in the field of theatre.
In the globe, theatre has advanced upto its zenith but in Manipur, the same is lacking behind and critic works is rare done by anyone in the state.
Chief guest of the function prof N Khagendro in his speech to the gathering also said that it is worthy to confer the award to N Tombi.
Talking and discussion on theatre is done discussion on the subject with write up not found in the state.
The celebration function was also attended by president of the Manipur Literary Society, Imphal, Sh Prahada and the awardee N Tombi and donor S Mukta graced as guest of honour.
The function was marked by recitation of poem by Birendrajit Naorem and Lanchenba Meetei and song by Goshe Meetei.