Policy for Thang-Ta mooted
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 27 2013:
Highlighting the possible threat of modernization on Thang-Ta, Huyen Lallong Manipur Thang-Ta Cultural Association, Irilbung has urged the concerned authority to constitute a policy for the protection and promotion of the indigenous martial art form of Manipur.
Because of the inner values of Thang-Ta that have been inherited since birth of Manipuri civilisation, the people of Manipur have able to lead a dignified and well-mannered lifestyle.
People of the land have fought against enemies in the battle of Khongjom war and Chahi Taret Khuntakpa (seven years of devastation) with the help of Thang-Ta, Dorendro Laimayum, Secretary Publicity of the Thang-Ta Association stated in a release.