Khurpui-Lam fest evokes the spirit of cultural unity
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 13 2013:
Evoking the theme of 'Peace and Harmony through cultural integration', the 22nd State Level Khurpui-Lam Festival, 2013 was celebrated under the aegis of Khurpui-Lam Organising Committee at the auditorium Hall of MFDC here today.
Speaking as Chief Guest of the Festival, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam stated that we need to safeguard the unity and integrity of the State by understanding the cultural values and tradition of each other.
This would also help in building a developed State.
He further stated that the festival which highlights the culture and traditions of various ethnic groups having same origin through various dance forms and songs to show the evolution of human civilization right from the pre-historic age to the present century, is indeed valuable and praiseworthy.
The Deputy Chief Minister, while appreciating the feats of MC Mary Kom, Olympic Bronze Medalist in Women Boxing, observed that though the population of Kom community is very small, it has been made known to the whole world by Mary Kom in the field of sports.
The culture and tradition of Kom community is also worth mentioning.
It has become one of the major sections of the heritage of the State.
Delivering the Presidential speech, IFC Minister Ngamthang Haokip, said that Kom is one of the few communities who contributes a lot to the traditional dance forms and songs of the State.
He also appealed the gathering to protect and preserve the culture and tradition of their respective communities.
The function was also attended by Agricultural Minister Abdul Nasir and Chairman of Hill Area Committee Dr Chaltonlien Amo as Guests of Honour; T Manga Veiphei, Chairman of MTDC and Advisor of Khurpui-Lam as Chief Host while MC Mary Kom, Olympic Bronze Medalist as Special Guest.
The Chief Guest also released a souvenir to mark the occasion.
Editor of Hueiyen Lanpao (English edition) Satyajit Usham and Editor of People's Chronicle W Tiken were also felicitated on the occasion for contributing articles on cultural integration for the souvenir.
Various cultural troupes presented dances and songs in the festival which concluded on a positive note.