Two day seminar on 'Manipuri Dance and Music' kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 11 2021:
A two day seminar on 'Manipuri Dance and Music' was inaugurated today at Manipur Dramatic Union.
The seminar has been organised by Sanchaali (a centre for performing arts), Haobam Marak Ngangom Leikai on the occasion of its 20th anniversary and as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav which is observed to celebrate 75 years of India's independence.
The inaugural function was graced by Vice Chancellor of Manipur University of Culture, Professor P Gunindro Singh, Director cum Principal of Meitei Traditional Dance Teaching School and Performing Centre, Padma Shri Dr Elam Indira Devi, former director of Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, Padma Shri S Thanil Singh and Dean, School of Humanities, Manipur University, Nahakpam Aruna Devi as the presidium members.
Speaking as the chief guest, Professor P Gunindro Singh said it is a good initiative to discuss importance of culture by organising this seminar.
He further appealed to all especially the artists to work earnestly to promote Manipuri Dance and Music globally thereby following the footsteps of the teachers.