Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 15, 2009:
A one-day meet on sticking to traditional form of performing rites during 'U-mang Lai Haraoba' was held for the traditional priests (amaiba, amaibees) today at Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU) Hall here.
The event was graced by retired Principal Ng Kangjiya, state Archaeology Superintendent M Bheigya, and Chairman of Manipur Human Development Corporation AK Mirabai as the president and guests of honour respectively.
Among others, the meet decided not to entertain other unrelated entertainment programmes during Lai Haraoba, to strictly follow the traditional dresses, foods and discipline.
Speaking on the occasion, Retired Principal Ng Kangjiya said the norms of Lai Haraoba are broken when people used to think that it is a kind of celebration by ignoring the religious sanctity.
He urged one and all to respect the sanctity of the occasion.