Nupi Pala (Sankritan) festival held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 10 2022:
As part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Kang-mong Sangeet Kala Mandal, Imphal West organised a festival of Nupi Pala (Sankritan) at Kamong Maisnam Leikai on Tuesday.
Presided over by Theatre Centre Manipur president Naba Wareppa (Padmashree), the festival was attended by Manipur State Co-operative Union president L Tompishak as chief guest and Manipur State Shumang Leela Council life time secretary and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Sougrakpam Hemanta as guest of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Naba Wareppa stressed the importance of art and culture in identifying Manipur, while emphasising the need to preserve our rich cultural heritage.
He then urged the youth to take the mantle in this regard.
Later, a performance of Nupi Kala Sankritan was presented, followed by distribution of certificates of participation.