Festival of Contemporary Plays begins
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 27, 2014:
The 4th Festival of Contemporary Plays organized by Manipuri Ensemble under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Government of India was inaugurated at MDU Hall, Yaiskul Police Lane here yesterday.
The inaugural function was attended by President of Theatre Centre Wareppa Naba as Chief Guest and President of Manipur State Shumang Leela Council Ph Gunachandra Sharma as President.
Speaking on the occasion, President of Theatre Centre Wareppa Naba said that artistes need to have perseverance and dedication in order to bring up the theatre to a new height.
The Government also needs to formulate proper policies to encourage the artistes and theatre personalities of the State, he averred.
Four plays namely Northeastern Theatre Association's Mongphamgee Nungbee, Theatre Mirror's Hingba Tai Karigumba Pambei, Yumjao Lairembi Dramatic and Cultural Union's Meeitei Shal and Actors Repertory Theatre's Anouba Yeningtha Ama would be staged during the four-day festival.