Maibam Geet selected for lyricist award
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 02 2022:
The Artist Training Cum Educational Research Centre (ATEREC) has selected Maibam Geet of Hiyanglam Awang Leikai for presentation of the Best Lyricist Award 2022 for his song "Meragi Thabalna Keidouruni" .
In a release, ATEREC informed that out of 17 entries, Geet was selected by a three-member jury.
The award will be conferred on Geet on the opening day of the 9th State Level Manipuri Song Competition Grand Finale to be held at GM Hall on December 4.Informing that a total of 47 contestants will compete in the grand finale, the Centre said cash prize of Rs 10,000, Rs 7000 and Rs 5000 will be presented to the first, second and third position winner along with certificates and mementos.
Moreover, a sum of Rs1000 each along with certificates will also be awarded as consolation prizes to fourth to seventh position holders.