Vaipheis celebrate Awl-len festival
Source: The Sangai Express
CCpur, February 28 2019:
The Vaiphei community of the State today took delight in swaying to the beat of the drums and showcased their traditional dances and classics at the Awl-len Festival which came to the town for the first time.
The Vaiphei Community Centre located at New Lamka hosted the Awl-len festival which loosely translated to 'Wander Festival' .
Thangso Baite, MP (Outer Manipur), former Henglep MLA T Manga Vaiphei and Khatkhotong Baite, president VPC Ghq graced the main event along with Ngamlal Baite, MDC, Advisor to Chairman ADC Chandel, Genneikhup Vaiphei, Dy Chairman, ADC CCpur, JN Baite, EM/ADC Chandel, P Kamkholal, EM/ADC CCpur and S Dama Vaiphei, EM/ADC Sadar Hills.
The traditional dances of 'Theigual Laam,' 'Dakcha Laam' and 'Thazing Lap' were performed at the festival where the organiser also handed over Awl-len Awards 2019 .
Addressing the event, MP Thangso Baite expressed the need to preserve one's culture and identity.
He also exhorted his tribesmen to be vigil while using social media.
In the evening, a musical event ensued under the aegis of Vaiphei Artiste Association.
Helamboi Baite, Elizabeth Suantak, James Arjun, Muan Hangzo, SN Thanga and V Elish Lelpu are some of the artists who livened the night.