Sen emphatises with NE folks
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 30 2022:
Emphatising with Manipur and North East people, former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen has sent a loud message to the rest of the country to recognize the people of the region and their values.
She was interacting with the media at Imphal Hotel this evening before walking the ramp as a showstopper at a mega fashion parade organized in connection with the closing function of the Manipur Sangai Festival.
When asked about the ways that the rich art and culture of the State can be promoted to a wider range, the fashion icon responded that the best way would be to recognize the people and their culture, greetings, talents and other values and speak on behalf of their truth.
The 1994 Miss Universe said she always promotes and supports the North East and added that she has received a lot of love from the people of the State.
Manipur and the North East region have many talented people, artists, makeup artists and designers, from whom one can learn and discover many things.
Sushmita said she wants to take energy from the people of Manipur and be loud and cheering.
Talking about the Manipuri attires and cultures, Sushmita said that the attire of the Manipuris are most fascinating, classic and very special as they all are handmade.
She also maintained that the colors of the Manipuri attires are always lovely and never digress/dying.
"I have always been fascinated by the Manipuri jewelleries which are most fitting with the attires," she said.
The former Miss Universe said she can easily adapt to the culture and found Manipuri cuisines delicious.
Sushmita said she feels Manipur as her second home.
The affection, love and belongingness of the people in the State are real, she said.
"I am glad to take part and celebrate the Sangai Festival which is organized with the ethos to promote tourism and art and culture of Manipur and to save the Sangai animal" .
About noted Manipuri fashion designer Robert Naorem, the former Miss Universe said that the fashion designer is very honest and true to Manipur and the North East style and simplicity.