Dance workshop concludes
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 12 2022:
Kanglei Saktam Langba presented a performance titled Nongpok Ningthou Panthoibi Sheitha', as part of a 10-day workshop cum production organised under the sponsorship of Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, at the auditorium of Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU) here on Saturday.
Prior to the performance, the valedictory function of the workshop was organised with Cultural Workers and Activists' Forum, Manipur chairman Buddha Chingtham attending as president, Art & Culture deputy director (Programme) G Dhar-madas Sharma as chief guest and North East Zone Cultural Centre, Dimapur Programme Committee member Saratchan-dra Thiyam as guest of honour.
The speakers highlighted the important role played by children in preserving and promoting the rich culture of Manipur, while stressing the need for more inclusivity of all the different cultures of the state in the school syllabi.
The 20-minute-long dance performance is based on the meeting between deities, Nongpok Ningthou and Panthoibi, often mentioned in Lai Haraoba festivals.