Guru Babu's statue unveiled
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 29 2022:
A statue of Guru Thingbaijam Babu Singh has been unveiled at the complex of Manipur Jagoi Marup to mark the late Padmashree awardee's 14th death anniversary observance on Tuesday.
The event was attended by Uripok MLA Kh Raghumani as chief guest, JN Manipur Dance Academy director P Bilash as president and Padmashree Aribam Syam Sharma as guest of honour.
During the event marked by presentation of songs and dances, Kh Raghumani said that Manipuri dances and sports have made known Manipur to the world and accordingly it is important to remember dance Gurus who dedicated their lives to the art form.
He also assured of extending all possible help from his side in honouring the dance Gurus of the state.
In his speech, Aribam Syam recalled that Thingbaijam Babu was a farsighted person and made huge contribution in making a documentary film on songs and dances of Manipur.