Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 29, 2009:
Prizes distribution ceremony of the 1st State Level Jananeta Hijam Irawat Memorial Nat-Sankirtan Vocal and Music (Pung) competition � which was held on September 21 � was held today at the Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU) Hall here.
The ceremony was graced by Health and Family Welfare Minister P Parijat, Manipur Nat-Sankirtan member, Padmashree Y Gambhini, and president of MDU and State Kala Akademi Awardee Ksh Ibohal as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Remembering the valuable contributions of Lamyanba Irawat to the society, Ph Parijat said the government has been declaring the birth day of Irawat as holiday.
He urged all concerned to cherish the ideal of Irawat for peaceful coexistence of all communities.
Dhol Pung Cholom dance was also staged on the occasion.