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Symposium, poetry reading session held
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, January 29 2024:
A literary programme on the topic 'Ngashi amasung Sahitya' was held yesterday at Tentha Khunjao Mayai Leikai, Pukhri Achouba Mapal Community Hall organised by Sahitya Thoupang Lup (SATHOULUP) Imphal in collaboration with Sahitya Yokhat Kanglup (SAYOKA), Tentha.
The literary programme was held in line with the 20th foundation day of SATHOULUP Imphal.
As a part of the programme, a symposium on "Manipuri Sheirengda Tariba Rajnitigi Mashak" (Impacts of politics on Manipuri poetry) and a poetry reading session was held, said a press release by SAYOKA Tentha secretary.
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The symposium was moderated by former Principal of Imphal College, Dr Moirangthem Priyobrata while research scholar of Manipuri Department, Manipur University, Nando Ningombam spoke as the main speaker.
The symposium was followed by a poetry reading session led by renowned writer Kabiraj Moirangthem Rajendra and SAYOKA president Kartik Maiba where around 30 poets read out their poems written by themselves.
Delivering the keynote address, SATHOULUP advisor and eminent writer Saratchand Thiyam appealed to the writers in the State to record the true accounts through their writings amid the prevailing tense situation ever since the outbreak of the communal violence since May last year.
He also underscored the importance of writers in preserving the indigenous language, literature, identity, culture and tradition.
He further informed that a number of events will be conducted in Manipur and beyond in connection with the 20th foundation day of SATHOULUP which will be observed for a year.
Many eminent personalities from the film industry and literary fields also attended the event.
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