Death Anniv of Guru Angouba observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 21, 2013:
The Guru Thokchom Angouba Celebration Committee, Imphal in collaboration with Children Cultural Centre, Manipur observed the 45th Death Anniversary of Guru Thokchom Angouba, who was also known as Ustad Angouba, at Manipur Dramatic Union yesterday.
The observance function was attended by S Vedeshwar Sharma, Secretary of Manipur State Kala Akademi and Elangbam Joychandra Singh, Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee as Chief Guest and President respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, Lamabam Gojendra, convenor of the committee, while dwelling on the life history of Guru Th Angouba said the late artiste dedicated his life for the upliftment of music art in the State.
He further pointed out that Guru Angouba was instrumental in bringing classical music in the State and had trained many artistes.
The programme was opened by a Pena recital and floral tributes were also paid to the photo of the late artiste as a mark of respect.