28th Guru Kirtan Seva kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 19 2021:
The 28th Guru Kirtan Seva kicked off today at the residence of Guru Leimapokpam Lakpati Singh at Kwakeithel Nganappithong.
The 28th Guru Kirtan Seva has been organised by Guru Gulapi Nata Sankirtana Academy, Kwakeithel Nganappithong.
The opening ceremony was graped by former director of All India Radio Imphal and the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA), Dilip Mayengbam, Padmashree awardee Sougaijam Thanil Singh, Padmashree awardee Kshetrimayum Thourani shabi Devi and Director in charge of JNMDA, Pukhrambam Bilash Singh as the presidium members.
Speaking as the chief guest, Dilip Mayengbam said that Guru Kirtan Seva is an important occasion wherein tributes are being paid to Rajarshi Bhagyachandra and late renowned leaders of Nata Sankirtana.
He also emphasised on the importance of learning Nata Sankirtana by the youths of the State so that the rich heritage of this art is carried forward.