Mother Language Day observed in Kakching, Wangjing
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, February 22 2023:
Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching observed International Mother Language Day at Kakching Sumak Leikai on Tuesday.
The observance was attended by Bhubon and Leiren Brick Field Kakching proprietor Naorem Nopur Singh, Kha Manipur College Chemistry Department head Naorem Chaoba Singh and Samiti president Kshetri Bira (Sahitya Akademi awardee) as presidium members, while Manipur University Manipuri Department associate professor Dr Chirom Rajketan spoke at the event as resource person.
A two-minute silence was also observed as a mark of respect to educationist Naorem Gandhar and People's Museum Kakching founder cum director Mayanglambam Gourachandra, who passed away recently.
A poetry recitation was also conducted as a part of the observance.
Similarly, Khorirol Sandoklup, Wangjing, Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Thoubal district and Ningol Khut Manipur, Wangjing jointly observed International Mother Language Day at Khorirol Shanglen, Wangjing.
The observance held on the theme A tribute to late Sambanduram Nandakishor Singh' was attended by Khorirol Sandoklup president Tongbram Babulan, Sahitya Parishad, Thoubal president Moirangthem Rajendra and Ningol Khut vice president Yumnam Es-heihenbi Devi as presidium members.
A poetry book titled 'Ashi Leibakta Asibasing' penned by Laishram Jugeshor and an essay book Warimacha Karamna Eegani' written by Bhorot Sanasam were also released.
Imphal College principal Dr Moirangthem Priyobar-ta shared his thoughts on the essay book.
A poetry recitation session was also organised as part of the observance, during around 30 poets recited their poems.