MU Week 2026 concludes with call to promote indigenous culture
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 07 2026: The six-day Manipur University Week 2026 concluded with a valedictory function held at the Auditorium Hall of Manipur University on Saturday.

Organised by the Manipur University Students' Union (MUSU) 2026-27, the celebrations, held from November 2 to 7, brought together students from different departments through sporting competitions, cultural performances and other activities aimed at promoting friendship, sportsmanship and unity.

Prof RK Hemakumar Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Manipur University; Prof Ch Ibohal Singh, Dean of Students' Welfare; Prof M Premjit Singh, Registrar; Dr Khumukcham Robindro Singh, Cultural Coordinator; Dr Ksh Narayan Singh, president of MUTA; and Laishram Sanathoi Singh, president of MUSU 2026-27, attended as presidium members.

The programme began with presentation of Lengyan and gifts to the presidium members, lighting of the inaugural lamp and rendition of the University Anthem.

Alvin Nongmaithem, cultural secretary, delivered the welcome address, while Loukrakpam Tomba, general secretary, presented the keynote address.

Addressing the gathering, Prof Hemakumar congratulated MUSU for conducting the celebrations successfully and without complaints.

He said University Week should not be viewed merely as an occasion for sports and entertainment, but as a platform to promote Manipur's indigenous cultural traditions, traditional games and artistic expressions.

He encouraged MUSU to give greater prominence to indigenous sports and cultural performances in future editions and stressed the need for systematic documentation of University Week, including the collection of the ceremonial flame from Kangla Fort, photographs, records and participation details, for preserving institutional history.

He also proposed that selected cultural performances and creative contributions of students be preserved in the University Library.

The programme also featured a prize distribution ceremony.

Mahesh Laishram, sports secretary, delivered the vote of thanks.

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