Shumang Leela Festival, 2012
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 31, 2012:
Manipur State Kala Akademi, Imphal would be organizing the 40th All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival, 2012 from February 2 to 18 at Th Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound, Imphal.
Altogether 24 Shumang Leela groups including 17 female groups and 7 male groups would be participating in the festival.
The performance of female Shumang Leela groups would commence from 12.30 pm daily while that of the male groups would begin from 1.30 pm.
The festival would be inaugurated by Padmashree Heishnam Kanhailal, eminent theatre personality, as Chief Guest at 2 pm on February 2 at the festival venue.
Prominent Shumang Leela artiste and Manipur State Akademi Awardee Leihaothabam Sharma and Director of Art and Culture, government of Manipur Dr K Sobita Devi would also grace the inaugural function as President and Guest of Honour respectively.
On the occasion, the dignitaries would also distribute the prizes of the 39th All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival, 2011. Entry to the festival would free only for the performances of female groups.