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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 23 2009:
Presentation of cultural items by troupes and artistes from various communities, and entertainment programmes in the evening marked the Chavang Kumhrin celebration 2009 at Maha Union Govt Higher Secondary School ground, Chandel today.
The celebration held under the theme 'culture for unification' was participated by representatives of various ethnic communities settled in Chandel district and other parts of the State.
In connection with celebration that symbolises start of the harvesting season, Government as well as private institutions in the district headquarters remained closed for the day.
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Amid presence of community leaders, cultural troupes belonging to the Tarao, Moyon, Maring, Anal, Lamkang, Chothe, Monsang, Jou and kuki tribes presented traditional items of their respective community, besides performance by a group of Meitei Thang-ta artistes.
While traditional/indigenous games of these communities kept the impressive gathering spellbound at the celebration venue, youngsters in particular enjoyed the evening session where fashion parade and Chamdil Idol contest were held.
In brief Chandel district headquarters is about 64 kms away from the State capital Imphal, and is blessed with a pleasant climate and picturisque landscape adding to its natural beauty.
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