'Akrur Sangbad' presented
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 14 2022:
Kongpal Nupee Ishei Marup, Kongpal Chanam Leikai presented a Khubak Eshei production named, 'Akrur Sangbad' at Pebam Mandap Kongpal Kshetri Leikai on Monday.
The performance was attended by Imphal East district Zilla Parishad up-adhyaksha Keshtri Tama Devi as chief guest, Top Naoriya GP pradhan Mangshatabam Dinachandra Singh as guest of honour and Kongpal Nupee Ishei Marup advisor Khomdram Surendra Singh as president.
In her speech, Keshtri Tama lauded Kongpal Nupee Ishei Marup for its efforts towards preservation and promotion of the various art forms of the state.
She then said that the group not only has been performing Khubak Eshei during the Kang festival but also informing the present generation of the art form.
Explaining about the performance of 'Akrur Sangbad', advisor Khomdram Surendra Singh stated that it is a huge part of Raas Leela, with the name referencing to the charioteer who brought back Lord Krishna from Brindavan to Mathura.
"This Khubak Eshei was first introduced during the time of Maharaja Churachand by one Lourembam Tombi.
However, a controversy erupted at the time on whether female artistes should be allowed to perform the Khubak Eshei art form.
Nonetheless, the then king Maharaja Bodhchandra and his successor, king Okendra allowed women artistes to perform the art form during their reigns.
Thus, Kongpal Nupee Ishei Marup understands the need to revive this art form and as such, presented the art form under this conviction", he conveyed.