TUPAACA observes 16th foundation day
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, February 24 2020:
The Temple of Universal Peace Awareness cum Arts & Culture Academy (TUPAACA) observed its 16th foundation day at its office premises at Thoubal Wangmataba, today.
SIRD Joint Director, O Lokendro; All Manipur Huiyen Lallong and Traditional Cultural Preservation Committee (AMHLATCPC) Manipur president, Chanam Gambhir and Art & Culture Academy Thoubal president, O Esheihanba graced the observance as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
During the observance, artistes of Manipur folk drama "Liklang Pareng", which won best play award at 23rd All India Multi Lingual Children/Youth/Women's Play/Dance & Music Competition; Maimom Dinamika, Wahengbam Sushilata and Thokchom Romobala who bagged first, second and third positions respectively in folk song category along with National Awardees Laishram Nongyai Meitei and Thingujam Rajtombi Meitei were encouraged with gifts and citations.
Design Director of the play Ratan Leishangthem was conferred Natya Siromani Award while Laishram Nongyai Meitei was given second best National Award.