Cultural event held at Tripura
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 18 2020:
International Peace and Social Advancement (IPSA), Manipur and Jana Neta Hijam Irabot Memorial Trust Foundation, Dharmanagar, North Tripura organised a cultural nite at Dharmanagar Vivekananda Sardha Satabarshiki Bhawan today.
At the event, Manipur Cultural Troupe artistes presented various cultural dances and songs.
Tripura Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen, Manipur Art and Culture Director A Shivadas Sharma and IPSA president Joychandra Konthoujam attended the programme as chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively.
One the sideline of the event, State Art and Culture Director A Shivadas urged the Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker, Biswa Bandhu Sen to include funds for organising cultural events for Manipuris in Tripura in the Tripura State budget.
Urging the Manipuris in Tripura to promote Manipuri culture, he encouraged the gathering, especially youth to enrol themselves in the various courses opened at the Manipur Cultural University, Government Dance College and SSBD Music College to learn more about their culture and origin.
IPSA president Joychandra also urged the Manipuris in Tripura to promote their culture.