Kunjo Naorem's Eigee Wordland released
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 10 2013 :
Eigee Wordland, a book of poems written by Kunjo Naorem, science columnist of Hueiyen Lanpao (Manipuri edition) was released during a function organized by Raman Vigyan Mandir, Kakching at the auditorium of Library and Information Centre, Kakching today.
It is the first book of Kunjo, who, otherwise, is a science teacher by profession.
There in all 84 poems in the book.
The book releasing function was attended by Sahitya Akademi Awardee, 2012 Prof Jodhachandra Sanasam, who is also a columnist of Hueiyen Lanpao (English edition) as Chief Guest; Sahitya Akademi Awardee, 1999 Dr Sagolsem Lanchenba Meetei as Guest of Honour and Sahitya Akademi Awardee, 2011 Kshetri Bira as President.
Salam Tomba Singh presented a critical appreciation of the book.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Jodhchandra Sanasam observed that as long as the culture and literature of Manipuri society remains strong and intact, there is no fear for losing our identity.
So, there is the need to preserve and promote Manipuri literature and culture at our own best capacity.
While expressing serious concern over absence of proper documentation of the Manipuri literary works since ancient times when compared with other States, Prof Jodhachandra also emphasized the need for translating literary works in Manipuri in English and other languages for wider exposure and readership.
On the poems written by Kunjo Naorem, Prof Jodhachandra noted that if not all, but at least some of the poems in the book succeeded in giving the real flavor and taste of poetry and this itself is a great achievement for a beginner.
So, much could be expected from Kunjo in future.
Dr Lanchenba maintained that emergence of a promising writer like Kunjo Naorem from Kakching area where the soil is not just fertile for agricultural and other economic activities but also for literary and cultural activities, is not surprising.
During the function, some invitees also read out their favourite poems from the newly released book.