Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 03 2009:
POEM WRITING competition was held today at ten different places under the aegis of Meetei Eeyek Erol Loinasillol Apunba Lup (MEELAL) .
The poem writing competition was held in two categories- class I to class V, and from class VI to class X.Accordingly, the theme was given differently to each category.
The theme for the first category was 'Tapta' Story with a word limit not exceeding 300 words while candidates in the second category were given 'Hentunaha' Story theme in not more than 1000 words.
The competition was held at MEELAL's Head Office, DIET office located in DM College campus, DM College of Commerce, Bairodan School, Lilashing Khongnangkhong High School, Adimjati Little English School, Lamlong Higher Secondary School, Khurai Girls' High School, CC Higher Secondary School, and Khurai Higher Secondary School.
The results of the competition will be announced before May 15, according to MEELAL president, Ngasekpam Yumjao.
He said the prizes will be distributed on May 18, at Kangla Hall to commemorate the commencement of Meetei Mayek in the state.
Ng Yumjao said that another competition on the usage of Old Manipuri language will be organised on May 26.He added that the winners of today competition and Manipuri language usage will be awarded an honorarium of Rs 200 each per month for a year.