Manipur Theatre Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 21 2018:
Theatre Centre, Manipur has observed Manipur Theatre Day at Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU) Hall, Yaiskul Police Lane today.
Dr IS Kangjam, president Manipur Sahitya Parishad, Wareppa Naba, Padmashree Awardee & Theatre Centre Manipur, president and S Mangoljao Singh, Chairman, Film Forum, Manipur attended the event as presidium members.
In the event, Lalit Memorial Award was handed over to Dr N Premchand, while Cosmo Award 2018 was awarded to Kakchingjabam Bihari Sharma and Ibechaobi Memorial Award to Elangbam Indu, which include cash prizes of Rs 10,000 and citations.
Speaking on the occasion as chief guest, Dr IS Kangjam said that the presence of such theatre in the State has benefited the artists.
"Poktringeida Sijage" a drama played by the artists of MDU which won second place in the "48th Short Play Competition for Creative" was also showcased.