Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 08:
A seminar on 'trend of Manipuri theatre' was held on May 6 at Kaina in Andro AC with the local MLA Th Shyamkumar and Director of Art & Culture Kh Sorojini Devi as the chief guest and president respectively.
The seminar was organised by Ougre Theatre Repertory Manipur and its study forum National Theatre and Literature Studies under the sponsorship of Directorate of Art and Culture, Govt of Manipur.
While theatre critics Budha Chingtham, Rajmani Ayekpam and Ranbir Mangang deliberated on the seminar theme, the chief guest called upon the theatre personalities and exponents to preserve the rich culture and traditional heritage inherited from the forefathers.
Taking note of appreciable endeavours by the Ougre Theatre Repertory in organising theatre-related seminars in different parts of the State, Art and Culture Director Kh Sorojini desired that local artistes be extended maximum opportunities to explore their talents.
Compared to the morning session witnessing intense interaction on the seminar topic, a relatively relaxing atmosphere marked the afternoon programme as serenity of poetry recitation dominated the concluding session.
The seminar was held with president of Theatre Centre Manipur Wareppa Naba as the moderator while prof IS Kangjam presided the afternoon session.
About 150 delegates took part in the seminar organised by the theatre group that had also hosted a similar programme at Baruni Chingoi last year.