Training on 'Thang Leiteng Haiba' concludes
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, June 29 2022:
A two-month long training cum production on 'Thang Leiteng Haiba' organised by Association For Paona Memorial Arts and Rural Development Services (APMARDS) under the supervision of Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi at APMARDS' Thoubal Wangkhem auditorium concluded on Wednesday.
The valedictory function was attended by HLMTTCA Irilbung director and San-geet Natak Akademi awarded K Sanathoiba Sharma, APMARDS president W Mohindro, Manipur State Kala Akademi awardee P Dhanajit Singh and Government Dance College Imphal guru A Nandita Devi as presidium members.
Speaking at the function, K Sanathoiba pointed out that 'Thang-ta' is the backbone of Manipuri society as it had no other weapon other than Thang-ta to protect the land from invaders in the past.
Moreover, it has become an essential part of the culture and in rituals and other cultural practices, he added.
Certificates were distributed to 25 students who took part in the training cum production and the production was showcased as a part of the function.