Seminar on "Music and Dance" conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 21 2024:
In connection with the celebration of World Music Day, a 1-day seminar on "Music and Dance" was conducted today at the Lecture Hall of the Department of Dance & Music, Manipur University, Canchipur.
The inaugural function of the seminar was graced by Prof S Imoba Singh, Dean, School of Humanities, Manipur University and Dr M Thoiba Singh, Head, Department of Dance & Music, Manipur University as presidium members.
Dr B Bidyapati Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Dance & Music also attended the event as the keynote speaker.
The event began with an opening song by students of the Department of Dance & Music.
At the event, the dignitaries informed that World Music Day is celebrated every year on June 21 to promote musical diversity and strengthen community bonds.
They shared that it is a day to break down cultural barriers and discover the beauty of music from traditions different from their own.