Khundongbam Brojendro Theatre Festival begins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 18 2023:
The 6th edition of triennial Khundongbam Brojendro Theatre Festival organised by Khundongbam Brojendro Cultural Trust began from Wednesday at the auditorium of JN Manipur Dance Academy, here.
The inaugural function of the 6-day festival was attended by former president of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad IS Kangjam as chief guest, Khundongbam Brojendro Festival Committee chairman RK Nimai as president and Khundongbam Brojendro Ningshing Mana-2023 recipient Moirangthem Inao as guest of honour.
Speaking at the event, IS Kangjam recalled that Khundongbam Brojendro wrote many plays and most of them depict contemporary social norms of the society while theatre directors and artistes give life to his plays by showcasing them to public with enthusiasm.
There are many researchable points in Brojendro's plays and accordingly many books on his works are being published still today, he said.
While reminding the gathering that Khundongbam Brojendro had written many books, plays, radio plays and Drama, IS Kangjam further said that Khundongbam Brojendro's body may be no more but his soul is still among the play and theatre enthusiasts.
A book of theatre plays written by Khundongbam Brojendro entitled 'Echasa Ipa Lamboirage' was also released on the occasion while the gathering paid rich floral tribute to portrait of Khundongbam Brojendro.
The inaugural function of the theatre festival was marked with presentation of Rupmahal Theatre's play 'Echasa Ipa Lamboirage' directed by L Brajamohan.