'We may perish like Tripuris'
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 19 2013 :
Retd.Principal of D.M College of Commerce and member Kangla Fort Board, Sairem Nilbir today cautioned that we may meet the same fate like the Tripuris if we do not preserve our traditions and culture.
He was speaking on the occasion of releasing his latest book 'Louremba Khongnangthaba- Mahakki Punsi amasung Phidam Phirep' at the office of Umang Lai Kanba Lup (UKAL) today.
He further stated, "It is of immense importance for coming generations to remember the role of Louremba Khongnangthaba to protect our cultural traditions when Hinduism was brought in by Shantidas Gosai.
We should also stand together to preserve our cultural traditions, otherwise the day would not be far when we as a group of race vanishes from this planet" .
Presided over by Ak.
Janaki Leima, President of Momnu Erreik Khombi Lup (MEEKHOL), the function was also attended by Ch.
Parihal, President of UKAL, as Guest of Honour.
Based on the life, religious principles and ideological stand of Ching-ngu Maichou Louremba Kongnangthaba, the book has been published by G.M Publication Keishamthong, Imphal.