Canadian Manipuris keep alive their roots
Source: Hueiyen News Service

Imphal, July 05 2013 : The Second Biennial Convention of the Manipuri Association of Canada (MAC) was organized as a three-event programme from June 29 to 30, 2013 .

The programme started with a joyous reception evening party at the residence of Dr.Raj, President, MAC on June 29, 2013 .

The main Convention was held at the Convention Centre, Parkway Sheraton, Richmond Hill, Ontario on June 30, 2013 followed by a closing party hosted in the evening at the residence of Dr.Joy Laishram, Chairman, BOD, MAC.

During the business session, Dr.Joy Laishram and Dr.Amuchou Soraisham were elected as Chairman, Board of Directors and President of Executive Committee respectively for the term 2013-2015.Promud Hamom and Satya Nongthombam were elected as Secretary and Treasurer of the Association.

During the course of the business session, projects related to mandatory Student Volunteering Program for Grade 11-12 in Manipur, setting up Treasury of Manipuri ethnic exhibits and costumes for MAC and presentation of MAC Academic Award for Canadian Manipuri Students at Grade 10 (competition) and all grades (awards of appreciation) were approved.

A rich cultural programme, which included Shayon, a fashion show for fusion Manipuri women's cloths by designer Bidyutparna Lourembam from Montreal, Manipuri Martial Arts performances by Kiran Aheibam from Calgary, Manipuri songs by a guest artist Vandana Biswas, who mesmerized the audience with her melody and Leima Jagoi by the famous group of 7 Manipuri ladies from Toronto, wrapped up the three-day long 2nd Biennial Convention of MAC.

The valedictory function included exchange of MAC souvenirs, gifts and presents from Shayon.

But the frolicking crowd continued their fun at the closing party at Dr.Joy's place in Whitby where members swam, played soccer, had BBQ and performed "Thabal Chongba" on the grass lawn.

The Convention closed with announcement of the next venue of the Third Biennial Convention in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 2015 .

Comment