Workshop concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 27 2014:
A 15-day workshop on construction and preservation of Shangkalang Maring traditional house concluded at Sandangsenba Maring village today.
TMRC Director Y Gyaneswar, Sandangsenba Maring Village Authority Chairman KS Angrung, IGRMS Assistant Keeper Dr RM Nayal, KCTRC Khoirentak secretary Achon Kom attended the closing function as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
KS Angdul Maring while speaking at the function stressed on the need to open a museum to preserve antique items and preserve traditional elements of Maring community.
IGRMS Meseum Associate N Shakmacha said that people need to be responsible to preserve diminishing culture and tradition of different communities.
However, promotion and preservation of tradition face hurdles from changing scenario of the modem society.
Items produced in the workshop would be showcased to the world at National Museum for Mankind, Bhopal.