Workshop / production of Maha Raas concludes
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 15 2023:
A month-long workshop cum production on Maha Raas organised by Thakurdhon Nritya Kala Mandir under the sponsorship of Cultural Function and Production Grant Scheme of the ministry of culture concluded at Raseshwari Gopinath Mandir, Naoremthong Khumanthem Leikai, Imphal West district on Tuesday.
Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JN-MDA) director P Bilash, Thakurdhon Nritya Kala Mandir president L Manglembi and JNMDA guru Ph Iboton attended the closing ceremony as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Rajarshi Bhagyachandra Cultural Foundation Manipur spokesperson Takhellambam Irabot and Thakurdhon Nritya Kala Mandir secretary B Gopal Sharma were also present on the occasion as special guests.
In their speeches, the dignitaries highlighted the need to promote Rajdhari and Sutradhari components of Raas Dance while pointing out that promoting such components can help in instilling a sense of good moral character among the youth.