Festival of Literature held
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 11 2014 :
Manipur State Kala Akademi, Imphal and Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi jointly organized the 'Festival of Literature, 2013-14' at the auditorium of JN Manipuri Dance Academy here today.
The inaugural function of the festival was graced by Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam; N Tombi Singh, vice-chairman of JNMDA and Padmashree RK Jhalajit Singh, Fellow, MSKA as Chief Guest, President and Guest of Honour respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, Gaikhangam observed that literature is an indispensable component of mankind and it could change any political scenario.
He stated that literature also marked the developmental graph of any community by providing valuable knowledge and message to the people.
RK Jhalajit said that literature is a god gifted art form to humankind and it has been guiding the society to the right path.
He also underlined the need for discussing and sharing knowledge of literature amongst the people.
As part of the function, a souvenir and half yearly journal of MSKA titled 'Manipuri Culture and Literature' were released.