MDU observes 'Artistes Day'
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 18 2015:
Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU) observed the "Artistes Day" at its Yaiskul Police Lane office here on Wednesday.
The observance was attended by eminent musicologist L Birendra as Chief Guest and President of MDU Kshetrimayum Ibohal as President.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest Birendra said that the Artistes Day is observed annually on February 18 on the death anniversary of Khomdram Dhanchand in acknowledgement of his immense contributions towards development of dramas in the state.
Dhanchand was also the founding President of the State's first theatrical group "Manipur Dramatic Union", he noted.
Khomdram Dhanchand Memorial Award-2015 was also presented to noted artiste Elangbam Joychand of Keishamthong Elangbam Leikai during the occasion.
A book titled "Makhoisu Mini Amasung Atei Lila Khara" translated by Khomdram Dhanchand from Bengali to Manipuri was also released by the Chief Guest.