8th State-Level Hun–Thadou Cultural Festival 2026 to be Held in Imphal
- Date: 07th April 2026 :: Thadou Inpi Manipur -

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Thadou Inpi Manipur, together with its affiliated bodies (TIM, TSA, TCI, TAS, THRA, TEA, and others), conducted a joint meeting on 19th February, 2026. The primary agenda was the planning and celebration of the Hun–Thadou Cultural Festival, 2026, which is officially declared a State (Restricted) Holiday in Manipur and celebrated annually on 7 April.

After in-depth discussions, the meet unanimously resolved to organise the 8th Edition of the festival as follows - Date: 7 April 2026 (Tuesday) & Venue: Imphal, Manipur (exact venue to be finalised by the committee).

A dedicated Organising Committee has been constituted with the following members:

o Chairman : Pu Nehkholal Thadou
o Vice Chairman : Pu Jamkholun Thadou
o Secretary-cum-Treasurer : Pu Michael Lamjathang Thadou

The committee is empowered to co-opt additional members and constitute the full committee.

The official theme for the 2026 edition continues to be: “My Culture, My Identity” with the sub-theme: “Upholding Our Identity, Shaping Our Destiny.”

This year marks the joyful return of the festival to its home soil in Manipur after a two-year absence - 2024 – observed in Delhi & 2025 – observed in Guwahati (owing to the prevailing circumstances).

The homecoming to Imphal, Manipur symbolises renewed hope, divine blessings, and a stronger affirmation of the Thadou community's indigenous identity within Manipur. The community regards this as a highly positive and encouraging development.

In this spirit, Thadou Inpi Manipur earnestly appeals to all indigenous communities across Manipur to extend their generous support, participation, and cooperation to make the Imphal edition a grand and memorable success.

The Hun–Thadou Cultural Festival commemorates the sacred Hun season—a time of profound thanksgiving for the germination and sprouting of seeds sowed, coupled with heartfelt prayers for a plentiful harvest. It is a vibrant celebration of renewal, unity, gratitude, and optimism for the days ahead.

Further announcements regarding the detailed programme schedule, confirmed venue, and other arrangements will be made in due course by the organising committee.

Issued in the interest of the public.
(M. James Thadou) President,
Thadou Inpi Manipur