HDMC's 24th foundation day held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 24 2018:
The 46th foundation day of Harimati Dance and Music Centre (HDMC) was organised at the centre's office at Kongpal today.
Art and Culture Commissioner and Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University of Culture, M Lakshmikumar, HDMC vice-president Naorem Manishyam and Manipur University School of Humanities Dean and HoD of Dance and Music and Fine Arts Prof Ch Yashwanta attended the event as the presidium members.
Release of a book called 'Arangfam gi mathou' compiled and edited by HDMC general secretary N Harimati, paying floral tributes in honour of the centre's late founders and teachers and performances by the students, were the main attraction of the foundation day.
The centre was established in 1972 .
Speaking at the event, lakshmikumar said that work is under way regarding the construction of Manipur University of Culture at Nongmaijing Chingkhong, under Imphal East district, and the university will take form at the earliest.
All the land dispute and inconveniences surrounding the construction of the University at the area have been resolved, he added.
The VC also informed that art and culture experts will be consulted while finalising the syllabus and course of the university.