Nupi Lan observed at Mandalay, Delhi
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 13 2013 :
The 74th commemoration of Nupi Lan Day was also reportedly observed at Mandalay in Myanmar and Delhi yesterday.
The observance function held at Minde Ekin Bloc.
100 Aug Myay Tha San Township of Mandalay in Myanmar was held under the aegis of Meetei Lairik Pukkei/Meetei Library with 78-year old Samulailatpam Ongbi Swarasati alias Daw Than Than as Chief Guest while 61-year old Advocate Naotam Yaima alias U Tun Ohn as Functional President.
On the occasion, Naotam Yaima recalled the courage of Manipuri women who fought against the British ruler during the second Nupi Lan in 1939 and exhorted the Manipuri women in Myanmar to get inspiration from such incidents and preserve the identity of being Manipuris intact.
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Nupi Lan Day was also observed under the auspices of Manipur Students' Association, Delhi (MSAD) under the theme of "Resist Neo-Liberal Economic Liberalism in Manipur" at the park of Delhi University campus.
Apart from volunteers of MSAD, students and other people who have come from Manipur, members of MKNM and ASHA were also present during the observance.
To mark the occasion, an essay writing competition was also conducted.