Only local beauties to compete in Miss Manipur contest on December 21
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 17 2018:
Only local beauties shall take part in the Miss Manipur contest slated to be held on December 21 at Chandrakriti Auditorium in Palace Compound, Imphal said State Level Miss Manipur Committee, the organiser of the event.
Member of the Miss Manipur committee and president of Kangleipak Lamjing Apunba Meira Lup (Kanglamei) Y Leirik Leima said the above speaking to media persons at the office of Protection and Preservation Committee, Manipur (PPCM) today.
Leaders of three women lups- Kanglamei's president Y Leirik Leima, Apunba Manipur Kanba Ima Lup (AMKIL) president Ph Shakhi Leima and Ching-Tam United Women's Association (CHITUWA) president M Purnimasi and Miss Manipur Organisation will be overseeing the conduction of the event on December 21.Encouraging and emphasising the needs for preservation of indigenous culture, Y Leirik said that only the indigenous people of the State can promote aged culture and traditions.
"The event will be held exclusively for indigenous people (models) of the State.
This will enhance and pave way for the youth of the State to better represent and promote their indigenous identity and culture," she said.
She invited hill and valley youths and people of the State to make the contest a grand success.
A total of 20 models will compete in the prestigious Miss Manipur contest on December 21 .
The event will start from 4 pm and continue till 9 pm.
Screening for the contest will be held on December 9 at Hotel Classic, Imphal.
Speaking to media persons, manager of the Miss Manipur Organisation Ph Sonia said that the organisers, are taking up all necessary preparations for successful conduction of the 3rd State Level Miss Manipur Contest of the Miss Manipur Committee.
She appealed all organisations and people of the State to avoid bandh/strike on the day of the contest.
Meanwhile, a meeting of the organising committee including leaders of the three women lups - Kanglamei, AMKIL, CHITUWA has formulated rules and regulations to be followed during the conduction of the Miss Manipur contest.
As per the resolutions, AMKIL, KWWA (Kangleipak Women Welfare Association), Kanglamei and Poirei Leimarol members will be the permanent advisors to the organisers of the contest.
Contestants should strictly adhere to the indigenous cultural attires during the contest, said the lups.