Demise of Pena balladeer condoled
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 17 2022:
Jawaharlal Nehru Manipuri Dance Academy (JNMDA) has mourned the sudden demise of renowned Pena (Manipuri musical instrument) balladeer Urikhinbam Mangipiba, who was also a visiting guru (pena) of JNMDA Lai Haraoba department.
In a release, JNMDA director in-charge P Bilash Singh informed that a condolence meeting was held at its auditorium on Thursday during which a two minute silence was observed as a mark of respect.
Those gathered also prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace, the release said, adding that the mourners shared pain and grief of the bereaved family.
Mangipiba was also an artiste of AIR, Imphal, Doordarshan Kendra Imphal and Pena Shanglakpa of Manipur Pena Loishang.