Workshop on Women Empowerment concludes
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 19 2022:
A month-long workshop on Women Empowerment through Thang-Ta organised by Thang-Ta Cultural Association under the sponsorship of Ministry of Culture culminated at the community hall of Khongman Zone-Ill on Monday.
The closing function was attended by Agriculture minister Th Biswajit as chief guest and Association president Naorem Chonjon as president, while Khongman GP pradhan Moirangthem Nungshirei, JN Manipur Dance Academy ex-guru Dr Ham Indira (Padmashree), Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee K San-athoiba Sharma and Cultural Works and Activists Forum Manipur president Buddha Chingtham were present as guests of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, minister Th Biswajit pointed out that there is nothing to lose in learning Thang-Ta and stressed the need for preservation of the state's various art forms.
He further emphasised the need for the youth to be made aware of the state's culture and help in preservation and promotion of the same, considering the changes brought on by globalisation.
As part of the function, floral tributes were offered to the portraits of deceased teachers of Thang-Ta, which was followed by a Thang-Ta performance.