Kumnou to attract art and music lovers
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 11 2019:
The Giving Tree in association with Spirit Adventure have announced to organise Kumnou, a one-day annual event that will take place at Hapta Kangjeibung on March 22 .
A press release of The Giving Tree stated that the first edition of Kumnou will bring together diversed talents from the world of music, food and art to celebrate the arrival of spring.
Kumnou which literally means 'New Year' in Meiteilon, will be an annual event celebrating and welcoming spring while also receiving the constant changes happening around the world in a positive light.
Scheduled to take place on the second day of Yaoshang (Holi), Kumnao will display eclectic foods along with the best of music and artworks under one roof.
The event will have the most diverse line-up of artists from different corners of country.
Kumnou will also celebrate the first ever acoustic performance of Soulmate, one of the best blues rock band from Shillong apart from other artists and bands including Kutumba (Instrumental folk band from Nepal) MC Kaur, Pulpy Shilpy performing alongside talents like songs of Khamasom, Siyom Ensemble, Mangka (Laihui), Heeyairen Thokchom and many more, it added.
Kumnou will also see graffiti wall art and art installation from artists representing the celebration of spring at the event which will be a fascinating experience for all the art lovers planning to be part of the festival.
Founder of Laihui Ensemble, Oja Mangangsana will be directing the event.
"Kumnou will be showcasing the beauty of Manipur during the best season and sharing an experience of the transformed and renewed Manipur," said Bobby Laishram, founder of The Giving Tree.
The event which will showcase the diversed art and culture of Manipur and India also look at promoting tourism in Manipur, Kumnou is expected to attract tourist from different parts of the country and abroad while helping in the growth of the local economy, added the statement.