Bangladesh cultural team feted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 29 2018:
Patriotic Writers Forum Manipur patron member Dr Manaoton has said that the attendance of a large number of Manipuris from Bangladesh, Myanmar and other countries in the Sangai Festival will strengthen the Meitei community at the world stage.
He made the statement during a welcome ceremony for a Bangladesh cultural team at Uripok Khwairak Selungbam Leirak community hall organised by Patriotic Writers Forum and United Club & Library today.
Speaking at the event, Dr Manaoton appealed for all the Meiteis to work together to keep their tradition and culture alive so as to strengthen the community as a whole.
Patriotic Writers Forum Manipur secretary Rakesh Naorem, Patriotic Writer's Forum Manipur president Yaiskul Khwairakpam, retd Additional Secretary Laishram Shashikumar Singh, Senior journalist Khoirom Loyalakpa, United Club & Library patron member Gurumayum Robindro Sharma, senior advocate SC Sinha and retd Additional Secretary (Railways) also attended the event.
Simple gifts were handed to the 18 delegates from Bangladesh and a play 'Amunba Uhei' of Peace Maker Artist Association, written by Manaobi MM and directed by Arun Yumnam was shown during the event.