Tangkhul Music Forum set to host World Music Day in Ukhrul
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, June 08 2024:
Tangkhul Music Forum (TMF) is all set to host World Music Day on June 21, 2024 at Town Hall Phungreitang, Ukhrul.
In connection with the upcoming event, a press conference was held today at Hotel Gravity Viewland, Ukhrul to highlight the objectives of hosting World Music Day which is to foster an atmosphere of peaceful coexistence among all communities through musical entertainment.
Addressing the media persons, vice-president of TMF Augustine Luiyai Shimray who is a Frontman of Feather Head band, Ukhrul expressed that the celebration of music is a common platform to exhibit musical talents thereby creating positivity so that everyone can enjoy while promoting peace and goodwill.
World Music Day will be celebrated on the theme "Youth as a Musical Architect" where a series of exciting events have been lined up, he said.
According to Augustine, the programme will begin at the District Headquarters ground Wino Bazar with creativity and entertainment events such as face painting competition, fashion show.
Later street dance will be performed at Gandhi Chowk Phungreitang and the day will culminate at Town Hall with a musical nite, he.
added.
Soringthing Raihing, social & Media secretary of TMF informed that renowned Tangkhul music artistes have been invited including Guru Rewben Mashangva, Singrala, Weapon, Ningshang, Lanlan Huileng, Tangkhul pudding artistes and local rock band for the event.
He maintained that the musical celebration will be a lively event.
He remarked that music plays a vital role in enhancing social gathering to uplift one's spirits, evoke emotions, and create a sense of unity among people.
He went on to state that TMF has been making sincere efforts to promote Tangkhul music and arts.
TMF appealed to all the music lovers of Ukhrul town and all interested persons to attend the celebration of World Music Day.
It is worth mentioning that more than 163 Tangkhul musicians are enrolled in the Tangkhul Music Forum.