Foundation day celebrated
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 25 2023:
Huiyen Lanlong Manipur Thang-ta Cultural Association celebrated its 65th foundation day at its auditorium located at Irilbung on Wednesday.
The foundation day celebration organised jointly by the association and Sanskar Bharati Manipur Prant was attended by Manipur University of Culture VC Paonam Gunindro, association's director K Sanathoiba Sharma, JN Manipur Dance Academy director P Bilash Singh, Visva Bharati University, Shantiniketan West Bengal professor Yaikhom Hemantakuma r as presidium members.
Padma Shree awardee director K Sanathoiba and ex-MP Thounaojam Chaoba along with state and national award-winning artistes were felicitated by presenting simple gifts during the celebration.
Speaking on the occasion, Gunindro pointed out that Thang-ta is among the most unique art forms of the world that has been drawing attention of the people around the world.
As such, preservation and promotion of the art form is a must, he maintained.
Stating that history of Manipur will never be complete without Thang-ta, he said that every individual has the responsibility to safeguard this unique art form.
Cultural programmes including Thang-ta performance were also presented during the programme.