Seminar on Performing Arts
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 21 2013:
A festival cum seminar on 'Performing Arts in Manipur' has been organised today by Meihorol Inat Thang-ta Apunba Lup at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound during which veteran cultural exponents were also honoured for their contributions in enriching Manipur's art and culture.
as chief guest of the event titular king Leisemba Sanajaoba observed that along with promoting traditional art and culture of Manipur there is need for honouring cultural artistes and advocates to encourage the upcoming generation sustain the momentum.
Cultural exponents honoured at the occasion with presentation of traditional attires and citations included Soubam Chaoba Meitei, Khumukcham Ito Meitei, Yengkhom Ibotombi, Konsam (N) Laishram Thoibi Leima, Lourembam Saratchandra, Leimapokpam Tompok (Geetchandra), Tomba Heisnam, Mayanglambam Mangansana Meitei and Nameirakpam Brojen Meitei.
Some of the award winners also performed before the audience.
The seminar was organised under the auspices of Ministry of Culture, New Delhi and was also attended by AMCA president Saikhom Awangba Mangang.