Kongpal Nupi Eshei Marup celebrates
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 22 2024:
Kongpal Nupi Eshei Marup celebrated its 30th foundation day at Kongpal Kshetri Leikai Pebam Mandop, on Wednesday with offering of floral tributes to photos of departed members of the Marup marking the commemorative function held with JN Manipur Dance Academy director Pukhrambam Bilash Singh, Rangani-ketan chairman Ajit Das and Imphal East Up Adhakshya Kshetri Tama as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, Bilash commended activities and role of the Eshei Marup for upholding and developing Sankirtana in the state as well as fostering teacher-disciple harmony.
Stating that the Manipuri Nata Sankirtana and Ras Leela were popular during the time of Maharaja Bhagyachandra and acknowledging contribution of contemporary artistes in keeping alive the cultural heritage till date, he also cited historical events pointing to male Sankirtana flourishing more than the female counterparts.
He, however, clarified that it does not mean that female Sankirtana lagged behind their male counterparts as performance by the female artistes used to be subtle and eye-catching.
The academy director also pointed out the need for all concerned to avail benefits being provided by the government for the development of Nata Sankirtana while assuring that JN Manipur Dance Academy will extend all possible help to the artistes.
Female nata sankirtana of 'Ramayan' was also performed along with releasing a souvenir on the occasion.