Workshop / demonstration concludes
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 24 2022:
A weeklong workshop and demonstration
on 'Manipuri Folk Dance
and Music' organised by
Kala Bidya Bhavan, Khurai concluded at its conference hall on Sunday.
The valedictory function was attended by Bhavan president RK Narjit,
JN Manipur Dance Academy director P Bilash and
DDK, Imphal programme
executive Th Brajabidhu
as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, Bilash highlighted
changes in art and culture
due to passage of time,
with the youth engrossed
in imitating the culture of
others.
However, one must
keep in mind about the
need of preserving our
culture and tradition,
he said while stressing
need for preservation of
Manipuri folk dance and
culture.
He also appreciated
the efforts made by Kala
Bidya Bhavan in this
regard.
Later, performances of
Pena, folk music fusion,
dance and various folk
songs in praise of nature,
Kombirei and Loktak
were presented.
Meanwhile, the monthlong workshop cum production of 'Yening Mapao'
organized by Sidaba
Culture Foundation (SCF)
under the supervision of
Sangeet Natak Akademi
concluded at JN Manipur
Dance Academy auditorium here on Sunday.
The valedictory function was attended by
JNMDA production unit
senior production assistant (retired) N Amusana
Devi as chief guest, MUC
assistant professor Manju
Elangbam as president
and MUC guest faculty
Khumanthem Sundari as
guest of honour.