Artistes felicitated
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, July 22 2018:
4th Mutum Meino Singh and Mutum (O) Thoibi Memorial Cash Award and 7/8th Tongbram (O) Manitombi Devi Memorial Cash Award 2018 were conferred to renowned artists of Meitei Pung and Nat Sankirtan on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Manipur Sahitya Parishad, Bishnupur branch.
Dignitaries and people paid floral tributes to late Mutum Meino Singh, Mutum (O) Thoibi and Tongbram (O) Manitombi Devi during the ceremony held at LCM High School, Moirang.
MLA Moirang AC P Sharatchandra, president Manipur Sahitya Parishad Bishnupur District branch Budhichandra Laishram, director Indra Kala Bhawan Moirang Mairembam Ranjit Singh and chairman Silver Jubilee Celebration Committee Huirem Sanayaima Singh attended the event as presidium members.
On the occasion, renowned Manipuri Pung artiste Maisnam Thoiba Singh of Joypur Khunou Bishnupur was honoured with 4th Mutum Meino Singh and Mutum (O) Thoibi Memorial cash award.
Renowned Nat Sankirtan artiste Hemam Babudhon Singh of Moirang Khoiru Leikai and Thokchom Nimai Singh of Ningthoukhong Kha Khunou were honoured with 7/8th Tongbram (O) Manitombi Devi Memorial Cash Award 2018 which carries a cash incentive of Rs 5;000 along with citations.
Sahitya Akademi and Bal Purashkar recipient environmentalist Dr Khangembam Shamungou was conferred Lifetime Achievement Award along with a cash prize of Rs 5,000 and citation.