Tourism campaign launched ahead of Sangai Fest
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, November 04 2022: Chief Minister N Biren Singh launched a tourism promotional campaign christened 'Experiencing Manipur Sangai Festival 2022' at the Chief Minister's Secretariat today in connection with the upcoming Sangai Festival 2022 .

The campaign is focused on boosting tourist arrival figures to Manipur during the State's biggest tourism festival.

It emphasizes on highlighting the unique cultural diversity of the State and its tourist attractions.

Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Minister stated that the State Government is making arrangements to organize the events of Sangai Festival at 13 places across the State.

Expressing the beauty of the State inhabited by different communities, he welcomed everyone to come and experience Sangai Festival which will be organized under the theme 'Festival of Oneness' .

Manipur Sangai Festival at BOAT, Imphal on 02nd December 2019 :: Pix - Geereebar Chingtham

N Biren informed that the festival will be organized at different places across the State with the aim of connecting different communities of the State.

Different events will be organized at different venues including the Sangai Ethnic Park at Moirang Khunou, Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre and Hapta Kangjei-bung, Ibudhou Marjing at Heingang, Mapal Kangjei-bung and Kangla Polo Ground, Mao, Khuman Lampak, Manipur State Film Development Society, Behiang and Khuga in Churachandpur, Makhel, Food Park at Nilakuthi, Koirengei and City Convention Centre, he added.

He also informed that the Government is planning to open Khangkhui Cave before the festival.

Mentioning that many Ambassadors and foreign diplomats had given confirmation for visiting the State to witness the festival, he appealed to the people of Manipur to welcome and show hospitality to visiting tourists.

This will make a good impression of the State, he added.

He further appealed to all not to dump garbage at the roadsides but put them in proper places for collection by authorities concerned.

He also urged the public to refrain from calling bandhs and blockades which will give hardship to all people and create a bad image of the State.

Chairman, Tourism Corporation of Manipur Limited Karam Shyam, Addl Chief Secretary V Vumlunmang, Commissioner (Tourism) PK Jha and Director (Tourism) W Ibohal attended the programme, among others.

The festival will feature various events including fashion show, Sangai run, tourism pavilion, flower show, indigenous cultural programmes, handloom and handicrafts, Arambai show, Mukna, Yubi Lakpi, International Polo Tournament, CM's Sagol Kangjei Championship, film screening and Mixed Martial Arts, among others.