Lourok Kumhei celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 07 2011:
As in previous years, the 4th Lourok Kumhei (post-harvest festival) was celebrated at Khumbong Bazar today.
Organised under the aegis of Youth Development Association (YDA), Khumbong, the theme of the celebration this year was 'Food is life' .
Padmashree L Nabakishore and member of Yarou Bamdier Zilla Parishad member L Chaobi Devi were respectively chief guest and president of the inaugural function of the festival.
Chairperson of Manipur State Women Development Corporation AK Mirabai Devi, Upa-Adhyaksha of Imphal West Zilla Parishad Ch Bijenti Devi, senior lecturer of DM College Kh Ranjit, Pradhan of Ngairangbam Gram Panchayat Kh Rajen, Pradhan of Kangmong Gram Panchayat Arambam Kunjamala Devi, Pradhan of Yurembam Gram Panchayat L Chaobihal Devi and secretary of Nongchup Imphal Loumi-Shinmi Chaokhat Thourang Lup Thoiba Konthoujam were also present at the occasion as guests of honour.
Presentation of songs, monologue, talent shows, etc were some of the highlights of the festival.