Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei begins
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 04, 2011:
The annual Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei, 2011 has begun from today under the aegis of Manipur State Shumang Leela Council at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound.
The inaugural function was attended by Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly I Hemochandra as Chief Guest, President of Manipur State Shumang Leela Council Ph Gunachandra as President and Chairman of Manipur Pollution Control Board MLA E Dwijamani as Guest of Honour.
Speaking at the occasion, Hemochandra noted that Shumang Leela is one of the most popular performing art forms which entertain and provide succor to the people of strife-torn Manipur even if for a while.
In other parts of the world, such traditional performing arts are dying.
We have to ensure that Shumang Leela does not meet similar fate, he cautioned.
In his address as Guest of Honour of the function, MLA Dwijamani observed that Shumang Leela is one performing art form which is liked by all section of the populace, right from young children to elderly persons.
It does not just entertain the people but also educate them on various issues of the society.
A souvenir was also released to mark annual Shumang Leela festival which would go on for nine days.
On the first day of the festival today, Kangleipak 1709 of Shumang Leela Council was performed.
On the second day tomorrow, Sangai Artistes' Association will present their Laibakta Hangli.