27th All Manipur Drama Festival opens
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 25 2011:
The 27th edition of the All Manipur Drama Festival organised by the Manipur State Kala Akademi has commenced today at Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU) Hall, Yaiskul, Imphal.
Speaking as the chief guest of the inaugural function, MP Dr Meinya said that players and artistes of various art forms in the state will bring more and more fame to the state if the government and the public support and inspire them.
Commissioner, Arts and Culture Dr RK NImai IAS in his presidential speech said that drama had already bring fame to the state before sports does today.
Unfortunately, drama lovers are declining at a fast rate in the state that there is almost no one in the state to watch drama.
Grants given by the government while organizing drama festival are very little.
Many renowned drama artistes have died leading a miserable life.
Instead of paying tribute after they are gone, they should be promoted and supported for a happy and successful life, he said.
The festival is being participated by 17 different theatre groups of the state.
Hanglai of Panthoibi Natya Mandir was exhibited today.
Lamja Parshuram of Elite Group of Performing Arts will be shown tomorrow at 4 pm.
The festival will conclude on May 12 .