Shumang Leela fest kick starts
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 08 2015:
The 43rd All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2015, organised by Manipur State Kala Akademi has kick started at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace compound from today.
Sugnu AC MLA K Ranjit and Yaiskul AC MLA E Chand graced the opening function as chief guest and president respectively.
Speaking at the occasion, K Ranjit said that Shumang Leela is a unique art form of the State which has been educating the people on different social issues since past many decades.
Shumang Leela would be able to bring a positive change to the society if the message and theme spread by this art form are adopted by the people, he added.
He said that holding competition of Shumang Leela plays would not only promote the art form but also enhance its quality.
In this regard, the MLA urged all concerned to maintain transparency in declaring the results of these competitions.
K Ranjit observed that Shumang Leela artistes must not only put in best effort to show their talent but also promote the art form.
In his speech, E Chand said that the present state of the society is clearly shown in Shumang Leela.
As such, people of the State must work collectively towards protection and promotion of the art form, he added.
Prizes for last year's Shumang Leela festival were also distributed in today's function.
Later, Sangai Artiste Association's 'Cheikhei Wangmada' was presented before a capacity audience.