Nupi Drama Fest begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 10 2022:
The 2nd edition of Nupi Drama Festival kicked off today at JN Manipur Dance Academy.
The opening ceremony of the 10 festival being organised by Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi; Khenjonglang, Imphal and Manipur Cultural Council (MCC) was graced by Art and Culture Commissioner Mongjam Joy Singh; MCC president and litt�rateur Kangjam Radhakumar and Art and Culture Director L Kishworjit Singh.
Speaking as the chief guest of the event, M Joy stated that several women artistes making headway in the field of art and culture is indeed a matter of pride.
He also stated that women are increasingly making their presence felt in every field of social, economic, and political activity.
On the first day of the festival, a play "Aronba Khushil Thourang" directed by Dr S Thaninleima was staged.
It is reported that other plays such as "Jallianwala Bagh", "Nongshida Ngankhisanu", "Lamdaipung", "Nungougi Tengthakhol", "Numit Kappa", "Eidi Ngaikhi","Yairipok Thambalnu", "Meigi Ching" and "Khujailok" will be showcased during the festival.
Notably, all these drama are directed by women.