Literature and culture can play a big role in bringing emotional integration : Dy CM
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, May 13 2017:
Deputy Chief Minister Yumnam Joykumar Singh has said that literature and culture along with dance and music can play a key role in bringing emotional integration in the State.
Addressing at the 82nd Annual Convention of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Imphal at Maharaj Chandrakirti Auditorium, Palace Compound today, he said that literature, art and culture can reflect everything in the society and therefore people from all walks of life should know the culture and traditions of all the communities living together in State in order to bring change in the society adding that this would result in respect for one another and sharing responsibilities.
Yumnam Joykumar further said that only a few people know about the importance and beauty of Manipuri literature even though it has more a than two thousands year old rich history.
He further stressed the importance of the present generation to develop, conserve and improve the aged old literature and heritage so as to disseminate it to the future generations again and suggested the inclusion of folklore, folk-dance and martial arts in the school curriculum as optional subjects so as to spread awareness among the younger generations.
The Deputy Chief Minister also announced to institute "Yumnam Kesho Singh Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award in Literature, Art and Culture" from this year in honour of his father.
The award carries a cash of rupees one lakh, a certificate and a plaque.
Speaking at the event, Education Minister Th Radheshyam said that every citizen should contribute in their fields to the society so that peace, prosperity and stability can persist.
He said that literature has the unique principle to deliver good moral discipline in the society and the people of the State should co-operate with one another to develop the rich Manipuri literature in the days to come.
Deputy Chief Minister along with Education Minister published two books- "Life and Works of Pandit Khelchandra" and "Ningshinghouba Khara Libiramba Khara Pandit Ningthoukhongjam Khelchandra" as a part of the occasion.
A seminar on the topic "Pandit Ningthoukhongjam Khelchandra Bu Nouhouna Masak Leppa" was also organised in commemoration with the birth anniversary of the Pandit where four resource persons presented papers on the topic.
President of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Imphal, Professor Thoidingjam Tombi, president of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Assam, Karam Ibungohal and president of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Meghlaya along with many other eminent personalities participated in the function.