Stage set for first ever Tangmai Festival
Source: The Sangai Express
CCpur, August 03 2018:
The stage has been set to hoist the first ever Tangmai (Cucumber) Festival at YPA Hiangtam Lamka in Churachandpur district, with thousands of cucumbers harvested from Paite villages already arriving at the festival venue.
The festival touted to promote the soft and organic cucumbers that are bountifully harvested in the southern Manipur and which are unique to the hills of this region.
The one day event will have two sessions.
The day session will showcase the cucumbers harvested from over 45 Paite villages, while the evening slot will be more of a musical event.
Village level competition on the best cucumber will also be held and awarded based on their softness and taste.