17 lyricists selected for devotional song competition
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 15 2022:
In all, 17 lyricists have been selected for the state level Manipuri devotional song competition 2022 to be organised by Artistes Training Cum Educational Research Centre (ATEREC) on November 14 at Mairekhul Rising Club, Chajing Mairenkhong, Lilong.
In a statement, ATEREC publicity secretary Narmada Chungkham informed that the songs written by the selected lyricists should be performed in the song competition and the top 15 contestants will be selected for the grand finale scheduled for December 4 .
The selected lyricists are Waikhom Bihari, Longjam Tombi, Sobita Soubam, Sobita Mongjam, Okendro Khundongbam, Maibam Geeta, Subolkumar Moirangthem, Thounaojam Sangita, Sk Apanba, Asem Memcha, Narmada Chungkham, Khumanthem Aneshwori, Kangabam Okendro Mangang, Rakesh Naorem, Aheibam Shantikumar, Konjengbam Dilip and KC Mangang.
The lyrics for the song competition are all in the anthology titled 'Eikhoigee Eshei' published by ATEREC and the last date of form submission is October 23.Interested individuals who are below 35 years of age could take part in the competition by taking form from IPAK Offset Press located at Hodam Leirak Machin, she informed, while adding that the first, second and third position holder will receive a cash award of Rs 10,000, Rs 7,000 and Rs 5,000 respectively along with certificate and memento.
Phone number 9774492855/7005414115/9862100658 may be contacted for further details, the statement added.