Festival of Traditional Folk Dance concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 28 2022:
Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee Ph Iboton Singh underscored the importance of teaching the younger generation about the indigenous art forms of the State for a disciplined society.
He made the above statement while speaking at the valedictory function of '5 Days Festival of Traditional Folk Dance' held at the rehearsal hall of Manipur Integrated Cultural Centre (MICC) at Keirao Khunou Langthrei Loukol today.
The festival was organised by MICC under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Cuiture, Government of India.
Speaking as the chief guest, Ph Iboton while expressing concern over the ignorance of the important aspects of Manipuri tradition and culture among the young children and youths, he stressed on the need of educating them about these aspects in order to safeguard and preserve the rich cultural and traditional heritage of the State.