Birth anniversary
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 10 2014:
Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Rupmahal Theatre, Naharol Sahitya Premi Samiti and Manipur State Kala Akademi jointly organised the 100th birth anniversary of Ayekpam Shyamsundar at Rupmahal Theatre today.
Manipuri Sahitya Parishad President Prof Elangbam Dinmani, Manipur State Kala Akademi S Bedeshwar Sharma and Ayekpam Shyamsundar Birth Centenary Celebration Committee Chairman attended the function as chief guest, guest of honour and president respectively.
In the evening session, a symposium on the life and contribution of Shyamsundar was held with Prof Nongmaithem Tombi as the moderator.
Presentation of songs from Shyamsundar's drama, 'Mainu Pemcha' and review of artistes of the drama will be the main highlights of tomorrow's programme.
'Mainu Pemcha' will also be staged at 4 pm.