Thayong Kom cultural meet held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 29 2023:
The 1st Thayong Kom Village Cultural Meet was conducted under the joint aegis of Kom Union Manipur and Thayong Village Authority at Thayong village on Saturday.
Speaking on the occasion as chief guest, UCM president Joy-chandra Konthoujam pointed out that as Manipur is inhibited by various communities upholding unity and integrity of the state, all need to safeguard the culture and traditions of their respective communities.
He further informed that UCM will discuss with departments concerned for provid ing pension facilities to the artistes of Kom community and extend necessary help to ensure that the Kom community gets all the benefits from the government.
He further urged the Kom union to work for ensuring that the benefits under various schemes of the government reach the Kom community.
Urging the bigger communities not to force assimilate smaller communities, the UCM president termed as regretful that many cultural events of the Kom community have been forcibly taken away by some bigger communities.
UCM considers all communities as equal, he added.
Presided over by Serto Aha Kom, the inaugural function of the cultural meet was also attended by Serto Michael Kom as guest of honour.