Diamond Shumang Leela festival
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, January 17 2018:
A five day long Diamond Shumang Leela festival , organised by Khongjom War Memorial Trust and Manipur State Shumang Leela Council, started today at Diamond Radio campus, Thoubal district.
Titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba graced the inaugural ceremony as chief guest while Khongjom War Memorial Trust and Diamond Radio president Hemanta Singh (former Minister) as president and Manipur State Shumang Leela Council lifetime president Ph Gunachandra Sharma, KWMT advisors Vivek Raj Wangkhem and Sh Naba Sharma as guests of honour.
Pointing out that Shumang Leela is a form of art which plays a vital role in disseminating knowledge, awareness and providing a platform to show the ill practices of a society, he urged all to gather the moral of the story besides enjoying the play.
A play titled 'Ahingee Likla' was showcased by Sanaleibak Nachom Artist Association.
Peacemaker Artist Association, Mami Artist Association and Nongin Shumang Leela Artist Association and Eramdam manipur Artist Association will present their respective plays on the following days of the festival.