Foundation day celebrated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 02 2018:
The 13th foundation day of Critics Forum Manipur, Imphal, was held at MDU Hall yesterday.
As a part of the event, Chairman of Chorus Repertory Theatre, Dr Ratan Thiyam spoke on the topic of 'Eigi Theatre'.
He also felicitated Critics Forum member Wareppa Naba, Dr N Premchand, Y Rajendra Manindra Konsam and Loitongbam Dorendra at the event.
Speaking as the chief guest at the event, Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker Y Khemchand said that even in today's modern world, arts/culture and sports act as the identity of Manipuris.
On the other hand, it is unfortunate that there is a controversy surrounding Ras Leela in Manipur at the present when the dance form is often associated with Manipur in the world stage, he added and opined that it would be right to act before it is too late.
Manipur State Kala Academy secretary i/c Lourembam Keshorjit Singh and vice president of Critics Forum Manipur Wareppa Naba attended the event as the guest of honour and president.