Puya Mei Thaba observed in Montreal
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Montreal, January 17, 2012:
Meeteis residing in different places in Canada yesterday observed the Puya Mei Thaba incident as part of the 283rd Annivesary of Puya Mei Thaba observed by the International Observation Committee of Puya Mei Thaba (ICOP) in Monteal.
Those present in the function discussed about the incident and urged all the Meeteis residing in different parts of the world to remember the incident, conserve the culture and traditions of being a Meetei and uphold the social value of a typical Manipuri society.
Resource persons like Thokchom Manihar stressed the need of studying the Puyas (ancient original manuscripts) and translate them into English for widespread study and discussion on the philosophical theories recorded in the Puyas.
The function also resolved to spread awareness about the incident and Meetei culture and traditions among the Manipuris who are residing outside Manipur.