SHEIPAL celebrates, honours lyricists
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 22 2022:
Sheihek Sheireng Sheipal Shemgat Lup (SHEIPAL) celebrated its 16th foundation day at Manipur Press Club, here on Monday.
As a part of the celebration, Hawaibam Jandho was honoured with the Khomdram Bidhu and Leimakhubi Lifetime Achieve ment Award 2022 sponsored by Khomdram Dorendro and his family.
The award carries Rs 5000 in cash, a citation and a stole.
Mutum Ramani was also honoured with Dr Mayengbam Kamala Sheirol Mana 2022 sponsored by Dr Mayengbam Kamala.
The award carries Rs 3000 in cash, a citation and a stole.
Sanarik Pareng, a collection of Manipuri lyrics edited by Rakesh Naorem was also released on the occasion.
Speaking at the event as chief guest, Wangkhei MLA Thangjam Arunkumar stressed on the importance of music in life and pointed out that lyrics are an important component of a song.
However, as lyricists often remain in the shadow without getting any recognition, SHEIPAL's initiative to bring forth the lyricists in the limelight is praiseworthy, he said.
The MLA also recalled the time when lyrics of songs have high literary taste but today, there are many songs which cannot be heard or sung within the family environment.
He thus called for focusing on poetic and meaningful lyrics to revive the real taste of music.
SHEIPAL vice-president Kshetrimayum Subadani presided over the function while national awardee Anandabi Konthoujam and Laija Enterprises proprietor Salam Bhajani attended as guests of honour.