Manipur diasporas biennial convention held
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, July 05 2013 : The Second Biennial Convention of the Manipuri Association of Canada was organized as a three-event program during June 29-30 .

According to a statement issued by Promud Hamom, Secretary, MAC the program started with a joyous reception evening party at the residence of Dr Raj, President, MAC on June 29.The main Convention was held at the Convention Centre, Parkway Sheraton, Richmond Hill, Ontario on June 30 followed by a closing party organized in the evening at the residence of D.Joy Laishram, Chairman, BOD, MAC.

During the business session, Dr Joy Laishram and Dr Amuchou Soraisham were elected as Chairman, Board of Directors and President of Executive Committee respectively for the term 2013-2015.Promud Hamom and Satya Nongthombam were elected as Secretary and Treasurer of the Association, the statement informed.

The convention also approved mandatory Student Volunteering Program for Grade 11-12 in Manipur; treasury of Manipuri ethnic exhibits and costumes for MAC; MAC Academic Award for Canadian Manipuri Students at Grade 10 (competition) and all grades (awards of appreciation), it said.

A rich cultural program was also organized after the business session.

"Shayon" a fashion show for fusion Manipuri women's clothes by the designer Bidyutparna Lourembam from Montreal; Manipuri Martial Arts performances by Kiran Aheibam from Calgary; Manipuri songs by a guest artist Vandana Biswas, who mesmerized the audience with her melody; "Leima Jagoi" by the famous group of 7 Manipuri ladies from Toronto that was a real "Wow" made the cultural program a truly enjoyable extravaganza.

The valedictory function included a sweet exchange of MAC souvenirs, gifts and presents from Shayon.

The frolicking crowd continued their fun at the closing party at Dr Joy's place in Whitby where members swum, played soccer, had BBQ and performed "Thabal Chongba" on the grass lawn.

The Convention was closed with the announcement of the next venue of the Third Biennial Convention in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 2015 .

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