State Kala Akademi rolls out literature festival
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 06 2015 :
Fourth Festival of Literature organised by Manipur State Kala Akademi began on Saturday at Kangla Hall.
A souvenir was also released on the occasion, besides the half yearly journal of the Akademi titled Manipur Culture and Literature was also released.
Dr T Meinya MP who attended the function as Chief Guest said that the State lacks documentation of original documents however the British have kept certain records at the museum in United Kingdom which is fortunate for us.
He also said that he is happy to learn that a museum has opened up at Kangla appealing to the people to stock the museum with as many things needed to preserve.
He also said that in the cultural front it seems some native genre of music is lost like Khulang Eshei and right step should be taken up at the right time to promote and record the music for posterity.
He also appeals not to criticise any revival process.
Dr K Shushila Director Art and Culture and Secretary State Kala Akademi, K Radhakumar, IAS Secretary Art and Culture, Government and Dr Khagendra Retired Professor, Department of English Manipur University besides others attended the two day festival.