'Dance Bouquet'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 03 2019:
Governor Dr Najma Heptulla released a book entitled "Dance Bouquet" at Raj Bhavan, today.
Manipur University (MU) Administrator Jarnail Singh, Manipur University of Culture (MUC) Vice Chancellor Bobby Waikhom, former Vice Chancellor of MU H Tombi Singh and eminent scholar and researcher Dr Lokendra Arambam, among other personalities, were also present at the function which was organized by ICCR, Regional Office, Shillong in collaboration with MU and MUC.
Speaking at the function, Governor Najma Heptulla underscored the importance of documenting, recording and maintaining diverse source materials of the traditional and classical arts and music of Manipur and North East region in their promotion and preservation.
She claimed that Manipur and other North East States have a plethora of rich traditional art forms and music which are varied and have special meanings of their own.
The Governor went on to opine that the book Dance Bouquet, will be very helpful to the people of the State, especially to students and youth in exploring the deeper knowledge and understanding about the various aspects of traditional art forms and music of Manipur and North East Region.
Notably the book released today, was compiled with materials taken from an international symposium of traditional art forms and music of Manipur and North East which was held in the State.
The book was edited by Dr Khangembam Khoni.