MJM begins golden jubilee celebration
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 06 2012:
The golden jubilee celebration of Manipur Jagoi Marup (MJM), which is to go on for one year, commenced from today at Rupmahal Theatre here.
The function was graced by MLA L Nandakumar and writer N Kunjamohan as Chief Guest and President respectively.
Delivering the Presidential speech, N Kunjamohan said that we should never forget Rabindranath Tagore and Udoi Sarkar, who have made known Manipuri dance to the whole world.
Rabindranath Tagore opened a course of Manipur Dance at Shantiniketan while Udoi Sarkar performed Manipuri Dance at various parts of the world.
He also stated that if an artist desires to achieve success in Manipuri dance, he/she should be totally dedicated to the art and have perseverance.
As a part of the observation, plays namely "Ta-Khousaba", "Shri Krishna Bandana" and dance drama "Maan Vikhya" were presented.