Blessing ceremony of "Lee Amadee Wa' held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 06 2022:
The blessing ceremony of a Manipuri documentary film entitled 'Lee Amadee Wa' (Cane and Bamboo) was held on Saturday at Sapam Laibung Leikai, Khongjom in Thoubal district.
The event organised by Apunba Imagi Machasing (AIMS), Manipur was attended by Manipur University former vice chancellor Prof Amar Yumnam as chief guest and CS1R-NEIST senior principal scientist Dr H Birkumar functional as president.
Also present on the occasion as guests of honour were Dr S Manikanta, additional director (retired) Manipur Health Services; Prof Naorem Mohilal Meitei, head of Department of Zoology Manipur University; Dr Homen Thangjam of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, and M Khelendro, president of AIMS.
The documentary film is based on the Manipuri manuscript known as "Walonpuya" with latest development of science and technology revealing many unknown facts about the cane and bamboo that are still unknown to world.
The lead role in the documentary film will be played by.Prithilata Langpoklakpam.
Joychand Moirangthem will direct the documentary while Boby Haobam, Inaocha Khundrakpam and Sanjoy Ch are chief consultant, editor and director of photography respectively, said a release of AIMS.