Tikendrajit Akoijam's "Aroiba Chitthi" released
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, December 23 2022:
"Aroiba Chitthi", an anthology of poems penned by YVU, Thoubal chief organiser Tikendrajit Akoijam was released in a function held at YVU complex, Thoubal Wangmataba on Friday.
The function was attended by Tikendrajit's family and YVU staff, while Sahitya Akademi awardee Kshetrimayum Bira, Thoubal Sahitya Samiti ex-president Dr Thounaojam Khomdon and DMU Prof Dr Saratchandra Longjamba were present as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Dr Saratchandra shared his thoughts on the anthology which contains 19 poems, transcribed both in Meetei Mayek and Bengali script; while Akademi awardee Kshetrimayum Bira spoke about the key elements required in writing a good poem and the importance/benefits of poetry in the society.