Shumang Leela Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 13 2019:
Manipur State Shumang Leela Council, Palace Compound, Imphal has observed "Shumang Leela Day cum Iboyaima Award Presentation, 2019" at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound, yesterday.
The Iboyaima Award for the year 2019 which carries Rs 20,000, citation and a shawl was conferred to Shumang Leela director and actor AK Bengol while senior reporter of ISTV, Ahanthem Arun and reporter of Lamjingba Times, Sinam Pinky were given Iboyaima Shumang Leela Fellowships 2019-20 and 2018-19 respectively.
As part of the celebration, a shumang leela "Ahingda Numit", "Monalisa" and "Thaja Machetki Mangal" were showcased at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Kiyamgei Mayai Leikai and Irom Meijrao.
The event was graced by Dr Ratan Thiyam, eminent theatre director, Wareppa Naba, Padmashree and A Shivadash Sharma, Director Art and Culture.