Bullock cart sports festival held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Bishnupur, April 08 2023:
In one of its kind initiatives to promote bullock carts, which have been a major means of transport for ages, as well as to promote healthy oxen, Sanloi Lup in association with Dairy and Livestock Cooperative Society, Moirang organised San Gari (Bullock Cart) Sports Festival at Moirang, Bishnupur district on Saturday.
Singer and Manipuri film actor Hamom Sadananda and Moirang police station OC Rajen Kha Nganba flagged off the bullock carts from District Sports Complex, Moirang Ngangkha Leikai.
The rally culminated at Chingei Lam -pak, Moirang Lamkhai, where they were received by Thanga MLA and MSPDCL chairman T Robindro and Moirang MLA Th Shanti.
Altogether 25 bullock carts participated in the event.
Later, the bullock carts also participated in a race which was followed by display of skilful driving of bullock carts, presentation of Loukhao Jagoi by Temple of Art & Culture, and Thang -Ta performance by Thoibi Thang Ta & Cultural Association.
Traditional farming tools like Pabot, Langol, Ukai, Phouintok, Phaklen, Cheirong, Long, Longpak, Phoura and Tungol among others were displayed to create awareness among the youth, who came to witness the festival.
The main event held at Chingei Lampak was attended by MLAs T Robindro and Th Shanti as chief guest and president respectively.
SDPO Moirang N Noren, retired principal of Moirang Multipurpose Higher Secondary School S Kumar and former chairperson of Moirang Municipal Council M Romibala were also present on the occasion as guests of honour.
Ch Chandra of Ningthouk-hong Ward No.2, L Ithoi of Toupokpi Ward No.2 and O Yaishkul of Toupokpi Ward No.1 won the top three prizes respectively.
They were presented cash awards and gifts.