Mango festival begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, June 22 2013 :
The first State level Mango festival began today under the aegis of Fidelity Horticulture cum Sugarcane Growers' Cooperative Society Ltd, Laipham Loknung, Kakching.
The inaugural function of the festival was attended by Education Minister M Okendra as the chief guest while MLA M Kunjo was the president.
MLA Y Surchandra and Vice Chairperson of Kakching Municipal Council were the guests of honour.
A torch rally was taken from Kakching Irabot Park till Kakching Laipham Loknung via Kakching Bazar before the festival was declared open.
Range Officer of Kakching Forest Range, N Munal Meitei led the torch rally.
In all, 17 stalls have been opened.
The valedictory function of the festival would be graced by various Manipuri artists tomorrow.
A Mango musical night is also arranged.