15th Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei 2018
Deputy CM says Shumang Leela is the most vibrant performing art form in Manipur
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, December 10 2018:
Deputy Chief Minister Y Joykumar Singh expressed that Shumang Leela is the most vibrant performing art form among in the State.
He was speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural function of the 15th Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei 2018 held at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Sanglen, Palace Compound today.
Deputy Chief Minister said that the journey of performing art forms like theatre/ drama has always been going in a slow pace owing to its inability to grasp the attention of its audience.
He said, despite the costume and choreography, the theme of the play reflecting different issues or problems in the society is important to catch the attention of the audience.
Stating that Shumang Leela can effectively reflect the contemporary issues of the society, Joykumar added that the content and popularity among the audience is increasing considerably.
Even contents which can influence people in the Government and bureaucracy have been played in Shumang Leela, he added.
He urged all to cooperate and extend maximum support for the development of Shumang Leela while adding that organising such festivals can be helpful and knowledgable to the people, he added.
Deputy Chief Minister also expressed confidence that Manipur State Shumang Leela Council will try its best to develop this medium and exuded confidence that Government will also extend all possible help in this direction.
Meanwhile, president of Manipur State Co-operative Union, L Tompishak lauded the effort made by Manipur State Shumang Leela Council to nurture and develop Shumang Leela in the State.
Earlier, S Hemanta, Lifetime Secretary of the Council urged the Government to allocate recurring grant for the development of Iboyaima Shumang Leela Sanglen and the Council.
The festival which are being organised by the Manipur State Shumang Leela Council will show 14 different plays.
Altogether 14 Shumang Leela groups are participating in the festival which will be continued till December 24.Eight Shumang Leelas will be selected from this festival so as to showcase in the State Kala Academy's Leela Festival slated to be held in February next year.
He also felicitated Observers and Theatre Directors which were engaged in the Sangai International Shumang Leela 2018 held recently during the Manipur Sangai Festival, 2018 .