Artistes' Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 18 2020:
Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU) in collaboration with Khomdram Dhanachandra Foundation organised Artistes' Day and presentation of Khomdram Dhanachandra Ningshing Mana at the auditorium of the Union today.
Manipur State Kala Akademi secretary Lourembam Keshorjit graced the function as the chief guest while Cine Writers and Playwrights Forum Manipur president Manaobi MM attended as the guest of honour and MDU president Soraisham Keshoram as the functional president.
Floral tributes were paid to the photos of the late artistes of Manipur Dramatic Union while the Khomdram Dhanachandra Ningshing Mana 2020 was conferred to Padmashree Wareppa Naba of Haobam Marak with Rs 10,000 .
Speaking on the occasion, Lourembam Keshorjit said that organising the event was significant as it will encourage the artistes of the State.
He continued that theatre artistes have the potential and talent to showcase a performance.
As such, when these artistes take part in different cultural activities, they are able to blend in easily and fully present their potential.