Books titled 'Manipuri Dance Aesthetics', Lan Mandaba Lan' released
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 21 2021:
Dr Khagembam Khoni's book titled 'Manipuri Dance Aesthetics' was released during a function at Classic Grande here on Sunday.
In his address at the release function Manipur University former vice chancellor Prof Hijam Tombi highlighted the need for publication of more such books for the promotion and preservation of Manipuri dance.
Nowadays, Manipuri dance has made more advances in practical performances, but it is only becoming more of a candyfloss, he observed, while adding that Manipuri dance is a very old culture and its inner idea, unique nature, aesthetics, etc, are very high.
Meanwhile, a poetry book titled ' Lan Mandaba Lan' penned by Thoudam Shyamjai alias Erikhomba was released at Tribal Research Institute Chingmeirong auditorium.
The release function organised by Iramdam Meeyamgi Apunba Khorjei Lup (IMAKHOL)was attended by Manipur Language Advisory Board, New Delhi convenor Nongmaithem Kirankumar; IMAKHOL president Dr Rajkumar Gunachandra and Sahitya Akademi awardee Saratchand Thiyam as presidium members.