Hijam Guno remembered
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 28 2014 :
Along with observing the 88th Birth Anniversary of Hijam Guno, a book titled 'Poktabi Leima' written by late writer was released during a function at Manipur Press Club here today.
Organized by Hijam Guno Foundation, the function was attended by Prof E Dinamani, president of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad and B Jayantakumar Sharma, former president of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad as Chief Guest and President respectively, while Prof Polem Nabachandra, Dean of Humanities, Manipur University and Dr Th.Ibohal, Associate Professor, Dept of Manipuri, DM College of Arts were also present as Guests of Honor.
Speaking on the occasion, B Jayantakumar recalled that Hijam Guno was fond of literature since his childhood and had written critically acclaimed novels, drama plays and poetry books.
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He said that books authored by Guno contain sense of brotherhood and appealing messages of unity amongst people of hills and valley.
Asserting that it is high time for well wishers of literature to discuss about strengthening the art form under one roof with valuable interaction and discussion, he stressed the need for more translation of literature books in the State so as to flourish the intrinsic value of it to other parts.
Prof Dinamani said that Hijam Guno had brought a new trend in outlook of literature of the State and his sophisticated writing style was well appreciated by many renowned writers of the country.