Meetei Chanu-2022 from Nov 6: Committee
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 14 2022:
The 5th edition of Meetei Chanu-2022 will be held from November 6 to December 10 along with a variety of events, informed Organising Committee convenor Waikhom Ananda Meetei.
Addressing a press meet at Manipur Press Club here on Friday, Ananda recalled that the beauty pageant was first organised in 2016 with the aim of preserving the priceless cultural values of Meetei community and to use it as a medium to educate the young men and women of the community about its rich cultural heritage.
After being put on hold for some time due to Covid-10 pandemic, preparations for the 5th edition of the pageant is now almost complete, he conveyed.
The convener informed that the audition will be held at the auditorium of Manipuri Jagoi Marup, Lamboikhongnangkhong on November 6, wherein 25 contestants will be selected.
Of the 25 spots, three will be reserved for those participating from outside the state.
The grand finale will then be held at BOAT, Palace Compound on December 10.During the month-long contest, various events including visits to sacred sites, Cheng Kheiba (traditional way of cleaning rice before washing/cooking), making Nachom, cooking and symposium would be organised.
The winner of the Meetei Chanu title will be awarded cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, while the first runner-up and second runner-up will receive Rs 70,000 and Rs 50,000 respectively.
Interested girls can avail the forms from the Facebook page of Meetei Chanu, he said, while appealing to the people to extend their support in preserving the tradition, religion and cultural values of Meetei community.