Workshop on Shumang Leela, Sankirtan held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 10 2022:
A month-long workshop cum production on folk Shumang Leela organised by Yangam Leirak Nupi Leela Association, Heirangoithong under the sponsorship of Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi concluded on Sunday at Thokchom Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound, here.
On the last day of the workshop, artistes of the Association also presented its folk play production 'Naokan Ei'.
Theatre Centre Manipur chairman Naba Wareppa (Padmashri) Manipur State Shumang Leela Council lifetime secretary Sangeet Natak award winning artiste Sougrakpam Hemanta and Manipur State Cooperative Union president L Tompishak attended the closing ceremony as presidium members.
Those who spoke on the occasion emphasised on the need for promoting women's Shumang Leela.
Meanwhile, a 10-day workshop cum production on 'Holi Sankirtan' organised by Academy for Cultural Resources and Training, Nepra Company under the funding of Ministry of Culture, concluded on Sunday at the Academy's community hall in Thoubal district.
The programme was attended by Khangabok MLA O Surjakumar, Padma Shree Awardee H Radhe Sharmi and Dalit Sahitya Akademi, Manipur secretary Y Mahendrakumar as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
As part of the event 'Holi Sankirtan' produced by artistes of Academy was showcased and certificates distributed to participants of the workshop.