N Pahari remembered on his 16th death anniv
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 18 2022:
Legendary Manipuri singer Nongmaithem Pahari was remembered on his 16th death anniversary along with organising a commemorative event at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace compound, here, on Tuesday.
The commemorative event organised by Nongmaithem Pahari Memorial Trust was marked with presentation of trust's life time achievement award to erstwhile Manipuri singer Arambam Jamuna.
The award carries Rs 25,000 in cash, shawl and citation.
Sahitya Akademi Manipuri Language Advisory Board convener Nongmaithem Kirankumar attended the event as chief guest while trust president Chongtham Kamala presided over it.
In his speech, Kirankumar said that late Pahari was not only a singer but also a patriotic man.
Pahari was instrumental in bringing a change in Manipuri modern song, he said, adding that Pahari's demise was a great loss for the people of Manipur and the void he left behind could never be filled.