Shumang Leela Festival kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, December 14 2024: A 5-day long Shumang Leela Festival jointly organised by the Manipur State Shumang Leela Council and Department of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur, began today at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound, Imphal.

The festival was organised in collaboration with Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

The inaugural function was graced by Budha Chingtham, Member,-Board of Governors, EZCC; K Dinamani Singh, Director, Art & Culture, Manipur and Laishram Tomba Singh, president, Manipur State Shumang Leela Council as presidium members.

The first day of the festival was marked by the presentation of the plays, "Lonnabi Macha" and "Mutloidaba Machu" by Women Art & Cultural Association and Peacemaker Artistes' Association respectively.

Later, a souvenir was also released.

It may be mentioned that 10 plays, 5 each by female groups and male groups will be presented during the Shumang Leela festival.

"Mongphamthakki Tengthakhol" by Chanura Jatra cum Drama Association and "Waakhal Iromba" by Sana Leipak Nachom Artistes will be presented on December 15; "Sana Khing Khing Khing Nganba" by Kangjabi Meitei Chanu Artistes cum Drama Association and "Laaklaroi Amuk Yeningtha" by Sangai Artistes' Association on December 16; "Lamdaipung" by Malom Tulihal Nupi Chaokhat Thourang Lup and "Waashak Ama" by Iramdam Manipur Artistes' Association on December 17; and "Kalpana Swayamvar" by Alternative Theatre Group and "Moraambi Angaobi" by Samadon Artistes' Association will be presented on December 18 .

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