AR participates in sangai festival
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 24 2011:
Continuing with the bond of friendship with the people of Manipur, 9 Sector Assam Rifles under aegis of HQ IGAR (S) is organising various events in the ongoing Sangai Festival along with Manipur Tourism Department.
Troops of Assam Rifles have planned various exciting cultural events for the festival.
On Nov 24, a mesmerizing Pipe Band display was put up by the troops in their colorful attire which left the crowd spellbound.
An Assam Rifles pavilion has also been established to showcase the history of AR in Manipur and the contribution of Assam Rifles in Manipur.
The pavilion also gives guidance to a career in Assam Rifles/Army.
Pamphlets giving out details of how to join security forces were also distributed to the visitors.
The AR pavilion has been a huge crowd puller and has especially attracted the younger generation.
In the coming days, Band displays, Khukhri dance and Bhangra dance are some of the other cultural shows which will be performed by troops of Assam Rifles.