Unveiling of Maichou Thoukachanpa statue on Jan 22
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 21 2022:
A statue of 'Maichou Thoukachanpa'- installed in honour of dedication and sacrifices he had made for revival and promotion of Meetei Mayek (indigenous script) will be inaugurated on his 100th birth anniversary on January 22, 2023 at Sayang Kuraomakhong, here.
Addressing the media at Manipur Press Club on Wednesday, birth anniversary observance committee convenor Moirangthem Naokhomba recounted that Maichou Thoukachanpa shouldered immense responsibility in reviving and promoting Meetei Mayek after the script nearly went extinct during the reign of King Pamheiba.
It was through his relentless efforts that the script is now being studied up to Master's level, Naokhomba said, adding that to honour his selfless contribution the 100th birth anniversary of Maichou Thoukachanpa will be held at his birth place Sayang Kuraomakhong along with unveiling of the statue.
While appealing to the public to attend the commemorative event, Naokhomba also informed that meritorious students of class 10, 12 and graduate level, who had scored highest marks in Meetei Mayek subject in the examinations conducted by BOSEM, COHSEM and Manipur University will be felicitated on the occasion.