Manggang, Harisayan should be preserved: Lakhpati
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 06 2022:
Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Leimapokpam Lakhpati has called for preserving the art forms of Manipur namely Manggang and Harisayan from possible decadence.
As organised every year by Kongpal Nupi Esei Marup, Manggang and Basak 'Utkantha' were performed at Kongpal Pebam Mandap on Wednesday.
Speaking at the event as chief guest, Lakhpati, who is also advisor of Kongpal Nupi Esei Marup, pointed out that Manggang and Harisayan, which were very popular during Kang festival in earlier days, are slowly disappearing.
As such, there is an urgent need to preserve the dying art forms.
The initiative of Kongpal Nupi Eshei Marup to preserve the art form by performing Manggang and Bashak 'Utkantha' every year is highly appreciated, he said.
Manipur State Kala Academy retired officer L Surendra said that Manggang, which is of high importance to Hindu followers, was performed frequently in every local mandap in the past.
The production has been presented along with conducting a workshop to preserve Manggang, he added.
The event was also attended by Ranginiketan ISKCON Manipur chairman Ajit Das and Shree Shree Govindaji Temple Board Laiphamlakpa K Kunjo as presidium members.