Poetry poster, "Khujairokki Khujai" released
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, January 13 2023:
In connection with the month long commemoration of Puya Meithaba (Burning of the Puya) incident, "Khujairokki Khujai," a Manipuri poetry poster by Birmangal Pukhrambam of Kakching Paji Leikai was released at Kangla Utra Mamang, Kangla Sha on Saturday.
As part of the commemorative event which began with offering of floral tributes to those who gifted the Puya to the people and renowned Maichou (scholars), a poetry recitation competition for students of Kakching schools based on Puya Meithaba was also held at the Open-Air Library of Angaan Ching Eco Park, Kakching.
Pukhrambam Bikas of Padma Ratna English School and Pukhrambam Vickyraj of Martin Grammar School jointly bagged the first position, while Catholic School's Yengkhom Jena and Martin Grammar's Laishram Linthoiba won the second and third position respectively.