59th foundation day celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 18 2017:
The 59th foundation day of Cultural Forum Manipur was organised at Lamyanba Shanglen yesterday.
Padmashri awardees Laishram Birendrakumar Singh and Wareppa Naba were felicitated and Lifetime Achievement, 2017, were conferred to five individuals as a part of the function.
Three senior life members of the Forum as well as three Award Donors were also honoured in the function where three books were also released.
Speaking as the chief guest at the event, Education Minister Th Radheshyam Singh stressed about the importance of preserving one's culture.
He also stated that one should respect authors and writers and assured all possible help to the Forum.
President of Cultural Forum Manipur, Professor Huirem Berahari Singh was also present at the event.