Creative workshop underway
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 01, 2011:
A demonstration cum creative workshop on metal crafts associated with the religion and culture of Manipur is currently underway at Tribal Museum and Research Centre at Sagolband Bijoy Givinda Akham Leikai.
The workshop cum demonstration began since January 28 under the aegis of the Tribal Museum and Research Centre.
The basic objective of the demonstration cum creative workshop is to promote hand-made ornamental goods which are associated with the culture and tradition of the land.
The workshop is being sponsored by the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangralahay (National Museum of Mankind) Bhopal.
It is reported that all the craft products being demonstrated at the workshop would be bought by the National Museum of Mankind and kept them there.
The demonstration cum creative workshop which would continue till February 6 is being participated by 32 artisans.
Workshop co-ordinator Lai Imo said that the programme is aimed at promoting hand-made craft items and goods which are intrinsically related with the culture and tradition of Manipur, and also to preserve these items at the National Museum, Bhopal.