Thang-Ta Festival concludes ; Thang-Ta encompasses elements of culture, education, sports and tourism : Huidrom Premkumar
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 22 2024:
"Thang-Ta Festival" organised by the Imphal West District Thang-Ta Association, Wangoi Makha Leikai in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India came to a close today at Thang-Ta Shanglen, Yumnam Huidrom.
The closing ceremony of the five-day programme was attended by Huidrom Premkumar, president Huyel Langlon Thang-Ta Association, Manipur; Thounaojam Priyokumar, president Imphal West District Thang-Ta Association; Heikrujam Cha Babu, secretary Huyel Langlon Thang-Ta Association and S Tiken, secretary Thoubal District Thang-Ta Association as presidium members.
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In all, 105 Thang-Ta players from 8 different bodies and teachers participated in the "Thang-Ta Festival", said Imphal West District Thang-Ta Association in a press release.
The press release also quoted Huidrom Premkumar as saying, "Manipur's indigenous martial art-form : Thang-Ta is a complete treasure left behind by our forefathers.
It encompasses the elements of culture, education, sports and tourism" .
He also lauded the State Government and the Central Government for their active involvement in preservation and promotion of Thang-Ta by sanctioning funds and other assistance, it added.
He also stressed on the need for a more deeper academic research on Thang-Ta, Imphal West District Thang-Ta Association continued.