Shumang Leela Fest
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 08 2015:
This year's Shumang Leela Ningtham Kumhei (winter festival), organised by Manipur State Shumang Leela Council (MSSLC), will commence from January 15 .
Addressing a press conference held at their Palace compound office, MSSLC lifetime secretary Sougrak-pam Hemanta said that the festival would continue till January 28 .
Saying that 10 regular male Shumang Leela groups have sent their confirmations to participate in the festival, Hemanta said that three new groups are also in the list although they need screening and approval from MSSLC.
Stating that winter festival is generally organised in December every year, Hemanta said that the festival has been delayed this year due to election of new office bearers of MSSLC.
Along with 13 other executives, Maibam Purnimashi Leima and Sh Biren have been elected as the president and general secretary of the management committee of MSSLC respectively for a term of four years, Hemanta said.
He said that the formal opening function of the festival would be held at 1 pm on January 15 and Shumang Leela plays would be staged from 2 pm to 4 pm daily.
Urging the concerned not to call any bandh or general strike during the festival, Hemanta said that different Shumang Leela groups would continue to show their plays till the end of this month.
However, no play would be staged from February 1 till the end of Class X and XII examinations, he added.