Shumang Leela fest kicks off
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 31 2014 :
The 11th Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumei organized by Manipur State Shumang Leela Council commenced from january 30 at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen with K Ranjit, MLA of Sugnu A/C who is also the advisor of the Council and S Manaoton, social worker attending as Chief Guest and President respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, Ranjit observed that apart from entertaining the people, Shumang Leelas provide valuable knowledge and messages to people who are illiterate on various important issues.
He further stated that the State Government will extend all possible help to encourage artistes as they are the one who brings laurel to the State with their fine artistic performance and achievement and exhorted them to work hard for consolidation of the art form.
Ph Gunachandra Sharma, president of Manipur State Shumang Leela Council, who was also present at the function, maintained that the Shumang Leela has now reached international level which is a great achievement and lauded noted theatre artiste Ratan Thiyam for his valuable contribution towards the art form.
He also pointed out that at one time when there was not proper media in the State, Shumang Leela was acting as the line of communication giving important messages and knowledge to people.