Workshop on "Sarit Sarak" concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 20 2019:
The workshop on " Sarit-Sarak" organised by Heibok Ningthou Thang-Ta Association, Hiyangthang Takhellambam at its training hall with the aim of imparting self defence tactics among the youths, specially the girls, concluded today.
The workshop began yesterday with the financial assistance of Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi and a total of 51 hang-ta players (boys and girls) from 8 thang-ta units took part in the workshop, said a press release of Heibok Ningthou Thang-Ta Association.
The closing ceremony of the workshop was graced by H Premkumar Singh, president, Hhuyel Langlon Thang-Ta Association Manipur; Th Priyokumar Singh, Principal Heibok Ningthou Thang-Ta Association and S Tiken Singh, secretary, Thoubal District Thang-Ta Association.
Leitanthem Thoisana Chanu, daughter of L Kulla Meitei of Kodompokpi Mamang Leikai, was given a warm reception during the function in honour of her gold medal feat in the Thang-Ta event for U-19 girls (62 kg) at the 65th National School Games held in Delhi.
The participants of the workshop were handed with certificates during the closing ceremony which also witness cultural items performed by thang-ta players.