3rd Raj-Rishi Bhagyachandra Drama Festival begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 26 2018:
A 5 day "3rd Raj-Rishi Bhagyachandra Drama Festival" organised by Theatre Mirror Imphal under Ministry of Culture has started at MDU Hall.
Speaking as the chief guest of the event, Manipur State Kala Akademi secretary, L Kishworjit Singh said that theatre which was very popular in 1970-1980 has lost its popularity.
Many theatre enthusiasts are working hard to preserve the art which has lost its popularity, he added.
Organising a basic course on theatre and encouraging the young artistes who have finished their course from National School of Drama NSD is also of great importance to preserve and promote the art, he added.
IS Kangjam, president Manipur Sahitya Parishad also attended the programme.