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World Poetry Day observed at MU
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 21 2024:
As observed across the globe, the Department of English and Cultural Studies, Manipur University (MU) today celebrated World Poetry Day celebration on the theme, "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants" at the Senate Hall of the varsity.
According to a release issued by the Department of English & Cultural Studies, MU, the event was graced by Prof L Lokendra Singh, Vice Chancellor, MU; Diganta Biswa Sarma, Professor of Practice, Dibrugarh University; Prof Soibam Imoba Singh, Department of Linguistics & Dean of Humanities, MU and Prof Irom Gambhir Singh, Head, Department of English & Cultural Studies, MU as presidium members.
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World Poetry Day was celebrated with the aim to foster creativity, inspire dialogue and celebrate the rich tapestry of languages and cultures that make up the global community.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Imoba Singh elucidated the connected strings of Sanskrit and English and conveyed the importance of language for human existence.
Prof N Lokendra Singh highlighted the immense contribution of the Manipuri Department in the field of enriching the essence of Manipuri Literature.
He said that Manipur University is the USB of Manipuri thinkers cutting through cultural, geographical roots which encompasses the diverse cultural- linguistic populace in Manipur.
The VC also lauded the volume of poetry production in Manipur as a phenomenal legacy while expressing the unique ability of poems in capturing emotions.
Diganta Biswa Sarma refreshed the idea of poetry to the gathering by re-communicating the function of poetry and art in three points, that poetry and art embellish life with beauty, it makes life more intimate and create a noble life full of meaning, and that poetry and art reveal the inner self of individuals.
The event also saw the illuminating presence of Sahitya Akademi Translation 2020 awardee & president of Nepali Sahitya Parishad Manipur, Bhawani Adhikari; recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award 2022 and Bal Sahitya Puraskar Award 2011, Prof Koijam Shantibala Devi; and Dr Wangthoi Khuman who won the Arambam Ibungohal and Binodkumari Literary Award, 2013 and Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar, 2014 along with various delegates & students belonging to different culture from and outside the State even stretching beyond the country from Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Notably, the poetry recitation served as a beacon of hope, paving the path to understand empathy, and unity through language.
The recitation allowed the gathering to pay homage to the poets who have graced the world with their divine gifts of language leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of our collective consciousness.
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