SACH celebrates 41st anniversary
Source: Hueiyen News Service / NNN
Imphal, February 15 2013:
Sharma Arts & Crafts House (SACH), Imphal celebrated its 41st foundation day at the office complex of the craft house at Khongman Zone-III in Imphal East on Friday.
A state level spot painting competition was also held as part of the anniversary.
The competition was participated by a number of school kids.
Participating at the function, K Sobita Devi, Director, Art & Culture, Manipur and chairman, SACH, hailed that the craft house had made significant contribution in promoting art and crafts and culture of Manipur.
She said SACH tirelessly works for preserving the indigenous culture of Manipur which is seemingly on the verge of extinction, adding such persistent effort would greatly help the future generations.
Noted artist L Shamu Singh who was also present at the anniversary function pointed out that though the performing arts of Manipur is well-known in many parts of the world, non-performing arts like sculpture, painting and architecture have remain dormant.
National Akademi Awardee Aribam Chitreshwor Sharma also attended the function.
Winners of the spot painting competition were later given prizes which include mementos, cash and certificates.