ATEREC's 8th State level Manipuri Modern Song Competition 2021 conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 15 2021:
Akham Robinson has bagged the Best Singer award in the 8th State level Manipuri Modern Song Competition 2021 held yesterday at GM Hall.
The competition was organised by the Artiste Training cum Educational Research Centre (ATEREC) Imphal.
The title for 2nd best singer and 3rd best singer were bagged by Mangiraj Nongthombam and Irom Payal respectively, said a press release issued by ATEREC.
The release further stated that out of the 70 entries received, Top-19 were selected through on line and the Grand Finale was held yesterday at GM Hall which was inaugurated by former Minister Govindas Konthoujam while president of ATEREC, Sobita Soubam and Adhyaksha of Imphal East District, P Bimola graced the occasion as presidium members.
Speaking as the chief guest, Govindas Konthoujam said that Manipur though being a small state has carved a special place globally in terms of sports and arts and culture.
Stating that music is an inevitable part of one's life which not only serves the purpose of entertainment but also helps in relieving pain and sorrows, he said that the music industry also contributes largely in economic development.
Though the people of Manipur are highly talented, they are unable to showcase their talents due to various restrictions imposed which is really unfortunate, he added.
Stressing on the importance to entering into competitions at the international level to promote the talents, he appealed all to work collectively to promote the local artists, continued the press release.
President, Sobita Salam speaking about the competition said that it has been organised to promote the budding artists of the State and to provide a platform for them.
The prize distribution function was held in the evening attended by former MLA of Naoriya Pakhanglakpa AC, S Sobhachandra, president of ATEREC, Sobita Soubam, social worker Konjengbam Dilip, president of AMMIK Bishnupur District Centre, Thingbaijam Shwarankumar and Additional SP, Churachandpur, Keisham Bijoykumar.
ATEREC's Best Lyricist Award 2021 was presented to Narmada Chungkham and Best Popular Choice Award 2021 to Olympia Devi Gurumayum by S Sobhachandra.