Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 22 2010:
Raw materials were donated by 12 MARATHA LI on behalf of 9 Sector under HQ IG AR (South) to the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal for its ongoing renovation work today.
The Academy, which was established in April 1954 is presently under renovation, to gear up to preserve and promote the Manipuri dance at national and international levels.
12 MARATHA LI extended a helping hand in this task by providing items like gloss paint, bamboo for scaffolding works, metal primer, brushes, paint remover and Yubi Thouri.
The material was handed over to Mr Dilip, director of the academy by commanding officer of 12 MARATHA LI in a function held in the premises of the academy today.
The Commanding officer said that Manipuri dance culture is very unique and hence it should be promoted all across the country as well as the whole world.
He also said that due support will be given to the academy in all means possible.
The function was attended by 75 people.
the director thanked 12 MARATHA LI for the whole hearted support to the cause of preserving culture.