Workshop on Moirangshai concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, March 10 2018:
Workshop on Moirangshai jointly organised by Sangeet Natak Academy New Delhi and Puwari Khongul Liba Lup Manipur which was kicked off on February 19 from Wahengbam Leikai, Imphal was concluded today at Moirang Okshongbung Mamang Leikai.
The 20 days workshop was organised with an aim to preserve and revive the ancient folk songs of Manipur-Moirangshai, Khunung esei etc Senior member of BJP Manipur Th Surbinod, president of Puwari Khongul Liba Lup Manipur W Kullabihu Singh, Konjengbam Chandrasingh and retd Director of Art and Culture Dr K Sushila Devi attended the event as dignitaries.
The closing ceremony today was started with a performance of Pena.
In line with the event, Puwari Khongul Liba Lup Manipur also organised 'Konjengbam Parijat Memorial Observation Programme under the theme "Oral Historical Rites of Manipur." Pupils of renowned folk singer Bedapati performed Khunung esei and Moirangshai at the event.
Speaking at the event, Dr K Sushila lauded the efforts of the Puwari Khongul Liba Lup Manipur and Sangeet Natak Academy New Delhi to preserve the threatened folk songs of the State.
She further called for a collective efforts to revive and preserve the folk songs of the State which holds key cultural identity of the Manipur.