Khongjom Day to be observed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 22 2015 :
The Meehul Thang-Ta will observe the Khongjom Day 2015 on April 23 at Khongman Okram Chuthek in Imphal East.
Martyrs of the Khongjom War of 1891�Major Paona Brajabashi, Heirangkhongja, Lanthouba Angangmacha, brother of Paona, Thabal, Chinglensana, Chungoisana and all soldiers of cavalry and infantry units of Manipur army�will be fondly remembered and honoured on the occasion, a release said on Wednesday.
The Khongjom Battle Memorial Celebration Committee in a statement said it will also observe the Khongjom Day on April 25 at the Khongjom Tengol Lampak.
The function will be jointly organized by the committee and Major Chongthamiya Memorial Trust.
After paying floral tribute to the martyrs on the occasion, a discussion programme will be held at the venue, where many experts will speak on Khongjom Lal, it said.
The committee appealed to people to attend the function.