Kombirei Festival on Mar 27
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 25 2022:
The 2nd Epathoukok Kombirei Festival will be held on March 27 at Epathoukok Kombirei Mashakol, Lamphel, informed festival convener Khoibam Kumarjit.
Addressing a press meet at Epathoukok Kombirei Mashakol, Lamphel on Friday, Kumarjit stated that the festival is being held to protect and promote 'Kombirei' flower/Manipuri Iris Iris Laevigata Fisch) which is one of the rare flowers found in the state.
He mentioned that 'Kombirei' which is integral part of Manipuri tradition is in danger of being lost, and as such the flower species is in dire need of conservation with proactive involvement of the people and the government.
The festival will have various events including spot painting competition for children, poetry recitation, etc, Kumarjit added.