Tapta's musical tour flagged-off
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 08 2013:
MLA L Ibomcha today flagged off a musical tour of the famed Tapta band from Western Gate of Kangla.
The band that would tour some parts of the North Eastern States with the theme Seven Years Devastation, Reaching the Brotherhood once lost, is led by its singer Loukrakpam Jayenta.
The band would perform at Wapokpi on April 10 and Karaikandi on April 11 .
The band would date its fans at Aizawl on April 13 .
They would also perform at Shillong on April 14 before winding up the tour with a performance at BOAT here on April 19 .
The tour is being organised by NE Brothers Entertainments Pvt Ltd, Nongthymai, Shillong.
The touring team comprised of 14 members.
Meanwhile, talking to the media before the band left the Capital today, L Jayenta dismissed the rumour that it receives Rs 7 lakh financial assistance from the Govt for the musical tour while also conveying that the tour would focus on strengthening Manipuri connections in various NE States.
He said the band would not accept any assistance from the Govt.