Taal Phaang-naba
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 28 2013 :
As a dedication to the sankirtan scholars/gurus, the 31st Tal Phaang-naba organised by Prachay Nat Sankirtan Samaj, Khurai was held today at Khurai Thangjam Mandop with Khurai AC MLA Dr Ng Bijoy and Manipur State Kala Akademi secretary S Videshwor Sharma gracing the cultural event as the chief guest and president respectively.
Stating that Nat Sankirtan is an inseparable component of customary events and religious rituals in Manipur, Dr Bijoy said efforts by senior proponents of Nat Sankirtan further enriched cultural heritage of Manipur.
In his presidential address, Videshwor Sharma pledged to initiate requisite official procedures for distribution of pending State level cultural awards.
Expressing that cultural development programmes need to be organised at regular interval, he reminded that art and culture are important factors promoting Manipur's image.