Workshop on Nata Sankirtana and Diva Ras concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, January 11 2020:
The 15-day workshop on Manipuri Nata Sankirtana and Diva Ras organised by Manipuri Literary and Cultural Forum (MLCF), Tripura in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA), Imphal at Tarou Meitei Mandop, Agartala, concluded today.
JNMDA Director, L Upendro Sharma, MLCF president, N Bir Singh and eminent writer, Wangkhem Birmangal attended the closing ceremony as the presidium members.
At the event, Khoisnam Mangol, secretary MLCF, extended gratitude to all who extended help in the workshop and distributed certificate of participation to Guru B Gopal Sharma , Guru Ksh Kriti Singh, Guru N Upendro Singh and Guruhan Kh Yaimabi Devi.
Speaking as the chief guest, L Upendro Sharma said that organising such workshop outside Manipur to promote State art and culture is a welcoming step and lauded MLCF for their initiative.
JNMDA had conducted similar workshop in other States too to promote Ras Leela and Manipuri classical dance, he continued.
The closing programme also saw Nata Sankirtana and Diva Ras performances from different artists.