'Festival of Interrelation of Thang-Ta and Dance' concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 04 2024:
The 5-days "Festival of Interrelation of Thang-Ta and Dance" organised by Manipur Integrated Cultural Centre (MICC) concluded today at Keirao Khunou, Imphal East district.
The festival conducted under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India was participated by about 50 students.
The closing function of the 5-days festival was attended by HLMTCA director & Padma Shri Awardee (Thang-Ta), Guru K Sanathoiba Sharma; POAC director & Manipur State Kala Akademi Awardee (Thang-Ta), L Thaba Devi; and JNMDA retired Guru & Manipur State Kala Akademi Awardee (Dance), P Dhanajit Singh as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, MICC Guru Y Angou said that the festival was organised to make the people aware about the interrelation between Thang-Ta and dance.
He also stressed on the need for collective effort to promote & preserve the culture and traditional arts forms of Manipur.