13 Festival of Thang ta held
Source: IT News
Imphal, July 14 2019:
The 13th Festival of Thang-ta organised by Kangleipak Thang-ta Cultural Association under the aegis of Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi was held yesterday at the auditorium of the Association, Lairenpat, Imphal East.
A presentation of cultural show under the aegis of Department of Art and culture was also done as a part of the festival.
Speaking on the occasion Director of JN Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal L Upendra Sharma highlighted the uniqueness of the thang ta.
He also said that there is a philosophy behind it which needs to aware to the young generation to sustain it.
The government as well as the people should protect it, he added.
The function was attended by Sangeet Nanak Awardee K.Sanathoiba Sharma among others.