Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 05, 2010:
The platinum jubilee celebration of the Apokpa Marup concluded Laishram Khun in Hailakandi, Assam on February 28. The closing function was attended by Deputy Director Manipur State Archives Dr K Sushila, Moirangthem Sunamani of Lanka, Assam, president of Meetei National Front Chingsubam Wangambi Leima, Hueiyen Lanpao (Meetei Mayek edition) Editor Maisnam Shivadutta Luwang, MEELAL vice-president Moirangthem Naokhomba Meetei and convenor of Laininghal Naoriya Phullo Charitable Trust Imphal Ningthoukhongjam Chaoba as presidium members.
As Dr K Sushila released a souvenir of the three-day long platinum jubilee celebration, Wangambi Leima released a book titled Sakok Theerel.
Dignitaries speaking at the concluding function recalled and lauded the contributions and efforts of Laininghal Naoriya Phullo in reviving the indigenous culture and religion of the Meetei.
The platinum jubilee celebration culminated with presentation of the play Chahi Taret Khuntakpa by artistes of the Yelhou Enat Saktam, Wahengbem Leikai.