Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 25 2010:
A Musical Road Show was flagged of by the 27 Sector today from Tuibong Peace ground.
The event was a joint effort of Assam Rifles, Ngathal Youth Club and Manipur AIDS control society with the theme of Music for Health and Peace.
The famed Red Ribbon Manipur Idol Band was the key attraction of the event.
The event was mesmerized with the colourful performance of four different bands, audition for which were conducted a day prior on April 24, 10 out of nine bands.
Music was chosen as a platform for spreading the message of peace and healthy living.
It was an instant hit with people even from the far flung areas of the district attending it and cheered the power packed performance of the bands.
The road show was an inviting affair which imparted education by means of music to the local populace who were elated and much impressed by the unconventional means.
A large number of School children turned up to be part of the event.
One could observe them joining and singing in the various numbers played by the band.
The road show was a huge success with an overwhelming response to the event .
The people enjoyed the day and thanked Red Shield for organising such an event.
The motto of spreading message of peace and healthy living through music came as a very welcome activity.
It is planned to organize many such events in future.