Khurpui Lam fest
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 21 2014 :
The Kom community of the State today celebrated the 23rd State level Khurpui-Lam fest 2014 at MFDC Auditorium, Palace Compound here with the theme Peace and Harmony through Cultural Integration under the aegis of Khurpui-Lam Organisation, Manipur.
Dy CM Gaikhangam and MLA TN Haokip graced the celebration programme as the chief guest and president respectively.
Speaking at the occasion, Gaikhangam said that it is the bounden duty of every community to promote and preserve their respective culture and tradition while adding that one must assert one's identity, culture and tradition.
Saying that culture and tradition precedes all forms of education, Gaikhangam called upon all concerned to learn one's own folk songs, folklores and dances which are integral parts of one's culture and tradition.
He also complimented the Koms for their outstanding achievement in several fronts.
Kom community members from different parts of the State took part in the festival.