Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 26 2009:
Irawat Celebration Committee today observed the 58th death anniversary of Hijam Irawat with offering of floral tribute to the statue of the Irawat erect at Pishum Oinam Leikai on the side of the Mayai Lambi.
The offering of tribute to the Irawat was led by veteran CPI leader, Moirangthem Ibohal, CPI, State Council Control Committee, its secretary L Iboyaima, health minister, Ph Parijat and president of the Irawat Memorial Trust, Dr M Nara.
Workers and members of the CPI also attended the occasion.
The Irawat Memorial Trust, Keibi and Irawat Foundation, Manipur have jointly organised a function to commemorate the 58th Death Anniversary of Lamyanba Irawat today today at Irabot Playground located at Keibi Salam.
The occasion was graced by MPP President, Dr Nimaichand Luwang as the chief guest.
The functional presidents were Ningthoukhongjam Rali Meetei, president of Irawat Memorial Trust and AC Shidam, vice-president of the trust while the guests of honour were MLA O Joy, MLA RK Anand, and president of Irawat Foundation, Manipur Thounaojam Iboyaima.
Participants of the function have also paid floral tributes at the portraits and bust of Lamyanba Irawat.
March past competition of various schools' students and displaying of martial arts by students of Kanglei Indigenous Martial Arts and Culture Society were other highlights of the occasion.
The Death Anniversary of Irawat was also organised by the Manipur State Archives at the state archives complex located at Keishampat.
The occasion was graced by Ng Nongyai, member of MHRC, Dr Kh Sorojini, Director of Art and Culture, social worker Hijam Romani, retired Principal K Hemchandra and RK Mangisana as the chief guest, president, and guests of honour respectively.
The works of Hijam Irawat were also put on display during the occasion.