Governor calls for promoting tribal folklore
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR
Imphal, April 22 2022:
Governor La Ganesan has said that there is a need to have a concrete plan for creating awareness about folk songs, tales and literature of all tribes among the present generation youth.
Speaking at the release function of Documentation of Folksongs of Tarao and Kom Janajati held Friday at Kalyan Ashram, Palace Compound here, the Governor stressed the need for effective policy to encourage more research and at the same time consolidate all research works on history of tribes' literature so far and to identify and encourage new research projects.
He pointed out it is important that the antiquity of folk songs and civilisation must be explored.
"When Tarao tribe is considered as the small est in terms of population among the 34 recognised tribes of Manipur, it is our responsibility to make every effort for its healthy growth and development so that posterity can benefit from the vast knowledge and ideas that rest within the Tarao and Kom folk songs", he said.
While lauding the efforts of Kalyan Ashram, Manipur to document the folklore in digital format, Ganesan said folk songs is one of the most challenging aspects of folklore as folk tunes render appropriate meaning to lyrics for correct understanding.
"Kalyan Ashram has taken valuable initiative to document the folk songs of the two tribes which will really be an asset for the future generation and the Ashram will continue to document old folk songs of every tribe in future", he added.
Lt General (Retd) K Hi malay Singh also spoke on the importance of preserving tribal's rich culture in the state and also thanked the initiative taken up by Kalyan Ashram in this regard.
Among others, Keirao MLA M Rameshwar Singh, Kalyan Ashram Manipur president Ng Tejkumar Singh and representatives of different tribes also attended the function.