Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei from December 20
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 02 2022:
Manipur State Shumang-Leela Council (MSSLC) has announced that the 19th Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei (Winter Festival)-2022 will be held at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound from December 20 .
Addressing a press meet at Council's office on Friday, MSSLC lifetime secretary and Festival convener Sougrakpam Hemanta informed that all the rules and regulations observed in the past for the festival will continue.
Only one 'Leela' (play) per director and per writer will be allowed to perform in the festival, artistes will not be allowed to leave their present group for another, participating leela groups should only showcase a 'leela' that has not been staged in the festivals organised earlier by Manipur State Kala Akademi & MSSLC and all the groups should ensure that after their respective 'leela' performance, the director, writer and all artistes are present at the post-show talk, he explained.
Henanta continued that male leela groups should submit the script, casting, synopsis of the 'leela' they would perform in the festival along with their respective flags to the Council's office by December 15.He also appealed to the public and 'Shumang Leela' lovers to attend the festival.
The press conference was also attended by festival chairman and MSSLC advisor L Tarpon, vice president L Tomba and media co-ordinator Ranjit Ningthouja .