HLMTTCA observes 61st foundation day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 25 2019:
Huyen Lallong Manipur Thang-Ta Cultural Association (HLMTTCA) has observed its 61st foundation day at its complex at Irilbung, here, today.
The programme was attended by Prof H Tombi Singh, Vice Chairman of Jawaharal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, K Shanathoiba Sharma, SNA Awardee cum director of HLMTTCA, Thokchom Chaotombi Singh, Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee and G Nungshisana, wife of late Guru G Gourakishore attended the event as presidium members.
On the occasion, Prof H Tombi said that Thagta-Ta is a unique self defence martial art which tells many stories about the history and rich culture of Manipur.
K Shanathoiba Sharma said that Thang-Ta played significant roles in defending Manipur from foreign invasions in the past.
Stating that the founder of association, Guru G Gourakishore had worked relentlessly to promote Thang-Ta as a performing art during his lifetime, he informed that Manipur State Kala Akademi has started providing scholarship, fellowship and award to the deserving candidates in the field.
He also asserted that the State Government is considering to conduct a festival of Thang-Ta this year.
The dignitaries also released a souvenir at the event.