Native flavours
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 22 2019:
Native Flavours, a festival for the Tangkhul community organised by Langlei International and Manipur Tourism Department at Langlei village, Nongpok Sanjembam, concluded today.
The closing function of the festival (which began from December 20) was attended by CAF&PD Minister Karam Shyam, ICHAM president Yuimi Horam, social worker Khathing Luiram, Tangkhul folk singer Guru Rewben Mashangva and Nongpok Sanjembam secretary Takhellambam Mangi as the presidium members.
During the three day festival, around 15 stalls showcasing the cuisines, indigenous foods and culture of Tangkhul community enthralled the visitors.
Speaking at the closing function, Karam Shyam said that the only way to bring development and advancement to a small State like Manipur is to strengthen the unity among the various communities.
Lauding the festival and its potential to bring the people closer, the Minister appealed to the CSO leaders and political workers to refrain from acting or speaking only for a particular community and instead to strive for equal development of all.
The Minister also conveyed Christmas wishes to the people during the event and prayed for the auspicious occasion to bring peace and prosperity to the State.