TODAY -
Piba Chakouba celebrated
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 05 2013:
Universal Mothers' Organisation (UMO) hosted a 'Piba Taret Chakouba and Khudon Tamba' festival at Ningthou Ahanba Sanglen, Khurai Chingangbam Leikai here today.
During the celebration, 7 (seven) elders namely Sukham Tombi Maru Mangang; Soubam Erikhomba Luwang; Nepram Bihari Khuman; Laitonjam Iboton Angom; Konjengbam Tombi Khabanganba; M Putun Moirang and Leishangthem Lalchan Chenglei were honoured with gifts.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr T Meinya, Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha, who attended the celebration as Chief Guest, expressed desire for hosting more such aged old celebration in a grand manner by following the tradition of our forefathers.
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Delivering the presidential speech, Ng Bijoy, MLA of Khurai Assembly Constituency, said that we need to find out the historical background, importance and origin of Piba Chakouba.
Although, it is not widely practice in the state, Manipuris in other parts of the country still celebrate Piba Chakouba festival.
During the celebration, elders from both hill and plain areas of Manipur were also presented with gifts.
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