Tributes paid to Naba Wareppa
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 08 2023:
The first death anniversary of famed Theatre Director Wareppa Naba (Padmashree) was held today at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen at Palace Compound.
Floral tributes were offered to the photo of Wareppa Naba during the programme organised by Manipur State Shumang Leela Council (MSSLC) .
Former Minister Dr M Nara, Deputy Director of Art and Culture G Dharma-das Sharma, MSSLC life- time president Ph Guna-chandra Sharma, lifetime secretary Sougrakpam Hemanta , advisor L Tarpon and Theatre Director L Brajamohon attended the programme among others.
At the function, Sou-grakpam Hemanta said that the contribution of Wareppa Naba in the field of Shu-mang Leela was immense.
Wareppa Naba took the central role in popularising Shumang Leela during his stay at the Council for more than 20 years, Hemanta said.