Shumang Leela fest begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 02, 2012:
The 40th All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2012 was kicked off today at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen under the aegis of the Manipur State Kala Akademi.
Altogether 25 Shumang Leela groups are participating in the festival which would go on for 12 days.
The inaugural function of the festival was graced by Padmasree H Kanhailal, State Kala Akademi awardee Leihaothobam Ibotombi Sharma and Art and Culture Director Dr K Sobita as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Tarunibala Sangeet Natya Kala Association's Krishna Avatar would be staged tomorrow at 12.30 pm followed by Yangam Leirak Nupi Leela Association's Sanarik Pareng.