Kwatha fest
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 26 2017:
Waikhom Munindro Kumar, advisor of Roof for Freedom, has appealed to all those concerned not to call any bandh or blockade in light of the Kwatha festival which will begin from tomorrow .
Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club today, he appealed to the people to support the second edition of Kwatha festival which will be held from tomorrow to October 29 .
The festival has been organised with the aim of creating exposure for the main source of livelihood of the villagers, namely Soibum or fermented bamboo shoot .
He said that around 150 tents with a capacity for four people have been arranged for the festival .
Various hotels have also been arranged for the people who come to take part in the festival, he added .
Proper parking spaces and free winger services from the parking area to the festival venue are also present, he said .
Waikhom Munindro further expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister, the Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly and Sekmai A/C MLA Dingo, for providing every possible aid to make the festival a reality.