Umanglai Laiphamlen Yokhat Lup formed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 23 2023:
A new cultural organisation named 'Umanglai Laiphamlen Yokhat Lup' has been formed by Umang Lai culture and tradition enthusiasts.
Addressing media persons during a press meet held today at Manipur Press Club, president of the newly formed organisation Senjam Surjit said that the rules and regulations will be laid soon and the same will be announced to the public in the near future.
He informed that the organisation has been formed with the main objective of safeguarding the Umang Lai sacred sites which are being threatened by developmental activities and eviction drives.
A tour will soon be organised to check on how the Umang Lai traditions are being carried out in places of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Tripura and Assam where Manipuri diaspora have settled.
Vice-president Chingang bam Nandalal expressed serious concern over the indigenous people becoming minorities and maintained that it is high time to earnestly promote the indigenous culture and traditions and safeguard the religious and sacred sites.
The newly formed organisation comprises 13 members including five executive members.