Workshop on Jayadev ends
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 23 2014:
A 15-day long workshop on Ratha Jatra Sangeet (Jayadeva) organized by Shri Hari Nata Sanskirtan Academy (SHANSA), Keishamthong Longjam Leirak wrapped up at Gurumayum Mandop in Elangbam Leikai here on Monday.
Sahitya Akademi Awardee, Aribam Chitrashwor Sharma attended the valedictory function as chief guest, Sangeet Natak Awardee, Leimapokpam Lakpati Singh as president and Nameirakpam Tiken Singh, director of Progressive Artist Laboratory (PAL) as guest of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Aribam Chitrashwor Sharma said Jayadeva Pareng or the religious song sung during Kang Chingba festival) was introduced in Manipur as early as 1832 by King Gambhir Singh.
But it is celebrated or sung only in name sake at present.
The workshop to promote Jayadeva Sangeet once again, added.