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'Laigi Machasing' captivates audience on closing day of Manipur Sangai Festival
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 30 2018:
Artistes of Progressive Artists' Laboratory, Manipur wowed the audience with their play "Laigi Machasing" (Children of God) on the closing day of the Manipur Sangai Festival today at Bheigyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT) .
The play, choreographed by Sangeet Natak Akademi's Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar Awardee Sinam Basu, captivated the audience including many theatre/art lovers.
20 artistes all chained together formed the living image of Ibudhou Pakhangba (Mythical Snake God) and danced around the stage mimicking the very movement of the supreme God.
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The 30 metres long mythical God's movement left the audience spellbound for the entire duration of the 45 minutes play.
The play embodied the culture, tradition and origin of the 7 Salais.
Speaking to The Sangai Express, choreographer of the play Sinam Basu said that the play depicted the origin of man.
He said that the play was adapted from Lai Haraoba.
A total of 160 artistes took various roles in the play to make it grand success, he said.
After the play, many cultural events depicting the various culture and traditions of the different communities and tribes were showcased and represented unity.
Renowned singers like Rewben Mashangva and others performed at the event.
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