4th NDNA foundation day held
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 02 2011:
The 4th foundation day of Nimita Devi Nritya Ashram (NDNA) was held today at Sagolband Bijoygovinda community hall, Imphal today.
A one day workshop on the life and works of late Guru Maisnam Amubi was held on the occasion.
The function was graced by K Radhakumar, IAS, DC, Imphal West as chief guest and ADGP, N Shyamananda as the president.
S Budhachandra, IAS, ex-Commissioner and Upendra Sharma , Deputy Secretary (ICR), Sangeet Natak Academy were the guests of honour.
Inaugurating the function Radhakumar stressed at length the importance of Manipuri Nat Sankirtan.
He was all praise for Manipuri artistes and emphasised that only true devotees can perform this Manipuri form of art.
Upendra Sharma stressed on the need to spread Manipuri art throughout the world.
The Life and Works of late Guru Maisnam Amubi relating to Manipuri Raas Lila was narrated by Padmashree RK Achoubasana in the morning session of the function.
He also spoke on the "Unique creativity of Guru M Amubi.
Th Surjamukhi gave a lecture cum demonstration on the theme of Guru Amubi and the version of the solo aspects of classical Manipuri dance.