MLA Noorul notes significance of Thang-Ta
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 24 2022:
Kshetrigao AC MLA Sheikh Noorul Hassan has called for learning Thang-Ta not just as a subject but also to protect the identity and culture of the state.
E-Pao Tengbang Lup, Manipur in association with Sanskar Bharati Manipur Prant and Huyel Lallong Thang-Ta Cultural Association (HLMTTCA), Irilbung organised the 1st State Level Thang-Ta competition (Thang Leiteng Haiba & Ta Khousaba) at JN Manipur Dance Academy, here, on Saturday.
Speaking as chief guest of the inaugural function, MLA Noorul Hassan remarked that our culture and tradition forms our identity and as such, it is important to preserve and promote the same.
He then said that the competition is not just about winning prizes but an opportunity for the players/students to preserve the state's rich culture and tradition.
E-Pao Tengbang Lup convenor and Success School principal Dr Th Sunil Deva Singh, Imphal West up-adhakshya Laishram Bobby Devi, Khurai Nandeibam Leikai Zilla Parishad member Athokpam Okendra Singh and HLMTTCA, Irilbung director and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Kakchingtabam Sanathoi Sharma also attended the inaugural function.
In all, 85 students from Class IX-XII took part in the competition which was conducted under two different categories.