18th Sajibu Inat Ngaikhang Kumhei concludes
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 15 2023:
The 10-day 18th Sajibu Inat Ngaikhang Kumhei, 2023 organised by Ima Leishem Inat Loishang at Nongpok Chingu Thong Meetei Laikol concluded on Saturday.
The valedictory function was attended by Manipur Electronics Development Corporation chairperson and Patsoi MLA Sapam Kunjakeswor, Manipur Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporation chairman and Lamlai MLA Kongbantabam Ibomcha and Ima Leisem Inat Loishang president Chabungbam Chanuchenbi as presidium members.
Speaking at the function, MLA Ibomcha urged the people to protect and revive the culture, tradition and religion of indigenes.
As religion, culture and costumes are identity of a society protecting and preserving these intangible assets bestowed by ancestors will help in uphold identity of the society, he added.
As a part of the function, a poetry book penned by Pan-thou titled 'Mityeng gi Paorou' and another book penned by Ima Leishem Inat Loishang vice president Gurumayum ongbi Meitram Echeleima (Geeta) titled 'Saklongi Waheisina Leichilsida' were released.
The annual Pari Award was also handed over to columnist Khaidem Landambala.
The award includes Rs 50,000 in cash, citation and gift among others.
Later, 23 Meetei poets including from Bangladesh, Tripura and Assam, recited poems.