Festival of Dance and Drama begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 16 2017:
Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy kick started a three-day festival of dance and drama at JNMDA Open Air Theatre today.
The festival is being held in connection with the closing ceremony of JNMDA's 40 years of Production Unit.
The inaugural function was attended by Chief Secretary Oinam Nabakishore and JNMDA vice chairman Professor H Tombi as chief guest and functional president respectively.
JNMDA's dance-drama Keibul Lamjao choreographed by Th Chaotombi Singh was staged on the first day of the festival.
Speaking at the inaugural function, Chief Secretary O Nabakishore said Manipur is known for its unique art forms and the interest of its people in sports.
It is a matter of pride that students trained at JNMDA have achieved national recognition, the Chief Secretary said.