Zeliangrong Folk Festival
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 06 2016 :
The 11th Zeliangrong Folk Festival was today
inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam at Sangaiprou
Kabui village today.
Organised by the Zeliangrong Folk Festival Programme
Committee, the inaugural function was highlighted by mes-
merising cultural performances by the Sangaiprou dance
troupe, Ireng dance troupe, Zeme dance troupe and Inpui
dance troupe.
Speaking at the programme, Gaikhangam said that folk
tales and folk songs signify the identity of the people or
community.
Such festival should be observed in order to
preserve the age-long tradition of a community.
He also urged the gathering to collectively build a foun-
dation of love, peace and harmony in order to construct a
better society.
The programme was also attended by MLA
Janghemlung Panmei.