Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 02 2008:
Prizes for the dance competition organised by Film Academy Manipur on October 5 last have been distributed today in a function held at Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy hall.
Deputy Speaker Th Shyamkumar and Chairman of the Organising Committee of the dance competition, Dr M Nara graced the function as chief guest and president respectively.
Film Academy Manipur advisor LG Sharma, Minor Irrigation Department Chief Engineer AR Shah and IFCD Chief Engineer AH Khan were the guests of honour.
The competitors vied in classical dance, Manipuri modern and folk dance in the competition held on October 5 .
In the junior solo section, Nirina Yambem of Kiyamgei Mamang Leikai, Sangita Thokchom of Singjamei Thokchom Leikai and Wahengbam Devina of Sagolband Mabudhou Mantri Leikai bagged first, second and third prizes respectively.
In the senior solo section, Nongmeikapam Surjit of Koirou Mamang Leikai, Ksh Premkumar of Kwakeithel Mayai Koibi and Sanasam Prameshwori of Potsangbam Mamang Leikai got first, second and third prizes respectively.
A Sonia and her party of Wangkhei clinched first prize in the junior group competition.
Second and third prizes went to Gurumayum Ranjan and party of Brahmapur Guru Aribam Leikai and Loyalam Artiste Centre, Khumbong respectively.
In the senior group competition, Ksh Premkumar and his group of Kwakeithel Mayai Koibi and S Herojit and his group of Sagolband Kangabam Leirak got first and second prizes respectively.
Special Jury Awards to four youngest participants and Encouragement Awards to three competitors were also distributed in the function.