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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 30:
The Inter-State Bal Bhavan Children's Festival, 2008 being organised under the auspices of Social Welfare Department, Government of Manipur since May 26 at the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen here concluded today.
The valedictory function of the festival was attended by Chairperson of Committee on Development of Women and Children, and MLA M Oken Singh as chief guest, secretary Steering Committee of SPF Manipur Dr M Nara as functional president and Joint Director of Art and Culture Dr K Subita Devi, social worker Amrik Singh Pahwa and Joint Director of Social Welfare S Saratkumar Sharma as guests of honour.
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Reshmi Samom and Nirina Yambem who secured first position in the group dance competition and Asha and Nirmama who won first prize in the singing competition of the festival presented their performances during the valedictory function.
Sangeeta who won the first prize in solo singing competition also performed at the occasion.
Apart from presenting a drama titled 'Youth Parliament' by the children, Sangeeta Thokchom also presented a solo dance performance.
Speaking at the occasion, Dr Nara observed that sending children to school is not enough for development of their personality.
The State Government should organise various children festivals so as to enable them to showcase their talents.
Expressing desire for hosting a children festival of the whole North East region in Manipur, Dr Nara encouraged the children to work hard so that they can also participate in children festivals at the International level.
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