Dr Hamom Naba to receive Lifetime award
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 27 2022:
Apunba Manipur Matam Ishei Kanglup (AMMIK) general secretary M Dhananjoy Singh has announced that 'Manipur Matam Ishei Numit-2022' will be held on September 30 during which noted singer Dr Hamom Nabachandra Singh will be presented Lifetime Achievement Award 2022 to honour his contribution towards Manipuri songs.
Addressing a press meet held at AMMIK office at Yaiskul Janmasthan on Tuesday, Dhananjoy stated that the government on March 18, 2008 had declared September 30 as 'Manipur Matam Ishei Numit' and since then the day is being celebrated by AMMIK.
This year's 'Manipur Matam Ishei Numit-2022' will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru Dance Academy auditorium and will be marked by a grand musical performance with participation from artistes from both hill and valley areas, he added.
Dhananjoy continued that during the event Lifetime Achievement Award 2022 will be presented to Dr Nabachandra.
The award consists of cash prize of Rs 20,000, 'Kokyet' (headwear), stole, citation and memento.
He also appealed to all musical artistes of the state to join the celebration and invited the public to attend the function.