Hiyang tannaba held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 24 2015:
A traditional boat race (hiyang tannaba) was held at Salampat, Lamlai, Imphal East district under the aegis of Ema Emoinu Thougal Thousil Kanglup (EETHAK), Kangleipak.
Convener of BJP RTI Cell, Mongjam Poireihenba Meitei; chairman of Vision Document, BJP Manipur Dr RK Ranjan and president of Lamlai Development Committee, Takhellambam Meino attended the event as the chief guest, president and vice-president respectively.
VP of BJP Manipur Ksh Bhavananda, BJP general secretary Basanta Sharma and social worker H Bimol were the guests of honour.
M Poireihenba assured to provide two boats to the organisers from his end before the next hiyang tannaba occasion.
He also assured to provide assistance for the construction of a VIP gallery at the venue.
A total of 22 teams took part in the boat race.
Meanwhile, some women participants of the race were rushed to the nearby health centre due to injuries when their boat sank.