'Sister and Other Poems' released
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 09, 2014:
'Sister and Other Poems', a book of poems written by Saratchand Thiyam and translated into English was released during a function organised by Sahitya Thoupang Lup, Imphal at Dave Literature Centre, DM College campus here today.
The book has been published by Writers'' Workshop, Kolkata.
The function to release the book was attended by Commissioner of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur Dr RK Nimai, IAS, as chief guest, president of Naharol Sahitya Premee Samiti as functional president and former Director of JN Manipur Dance Academy L Joychandra as guest of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr RK Nimai observed that publication of translation of literary works in Manipuri language into English is still a rarity.
So, not many people outside Manipur know much about the literary works in Manipuri.
This is something quite different from the case of Mizoram where there is not many literary works, but quality translation of what is there is made known to many people.