Directorate of Arts ad Culture condoles Elangbam Chaobhal Singh
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 11 2021:
Directorate of Art and Culture has condoled the sudden demise of Elangbam Chaobhal Singh today at the conference hall of the directorate in Palace Compound.
Elangbam Chaobhal Singh was an eminent Nata Sankirtan artiste and guru who had been honoured with various accolades including Manipur State Kala Akademi Award; Sangeet Ratna of Manipur Sahitya Parishad and Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, said a statement issued by the directorate.
He also authored two books titled 'Cholom' and 'Nata Cholom Waa Machang' and his contribution as a 'Guru' and practitioner in the field of Nata Sankirtan will be long remembered by many generations to come, added the statement.
The condolence meeting was chaired by M Joy Singh (IAS), Commissioner (Art and Culture) and all the officers and staff of the directorate shared the grief of the bereaved family, added the statement.