Birth anniversary of RK Manisana observed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 24 2023:
United Friendship Organisation (UFO) observed the 86th birth anniversary of late Rk Manisana at its Chingnungkok general headquarters on Monday.
Speaking on the occasion, UFO secretary general Y Meiraba informed that UFO (erstwhile SATJAL) was formed in the presence of the then speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly Yumnam Yaima on the full moon day of the Manipuri lunar month Kalen in 1982 at CC Higher Secondary School.
The birth observance is organised in remembrance of role and activities of Rk Manisana towards revival and propagation of Meitei culture, tradition and martial arts (Thang-ta), he said.
The observance was attended by Thang-ta instructors Laishram Lakshamon, Dr Sanasam Shantikumar and Moirangthem Meghachandra and football coaches Soibam Aken and Dr S Lanchenba Meetei as members of the dais.
Simple gifts were presented to the veteran members of the organisation as a part of the programme.