Academy honours Padmashri S Thanil
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 12 2022:
The 29th foundation day of Nata Sangeet Academy and Research Centre, Imphal was celebrated along with its annual month-long workshop cum production programme and presentation of Dhup Kirtana Sanatana Sang at Kalimai Mandap here on Monday.
Renowned Guru Padmashri Sougaijam Thanil was also honoured with Ningthoujam Angangyaima Memorial Award on the occasion, which was attended by art and culture deputy director Gurumayum Dharmadas, Manipur State Kala Akademi former secretary S Bideshwar and Sahitya Akademi award winner Dr Makhonmani Mongsaba as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Those present at the event expressed concern over the dying popularity of Nata Sankirtana and its different forms while stressing the need for tracing the root, so as to revive and promote the art form.