Ipak Films, Jaideep Memorial Foundation announce 'Cultural Festival Awards'
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, January 30 2026: Ipak Films Production, Manipur, and Jaideep Memorial Foundation, Imphal, have officially announced the recipients of various awards to be presented during the upcoming 2nd National Youth Cultural Festival 2026 .

The festival is scheduled to commence on February 11, 2026 .

Festival chairman Khwairakpam Bishwamittra Singh officially released the list of awardees today.

The announcement event was also attended by the festival's chief patron Dr RK Nayansana Devi, vice chairman Dr Yengkhom Bhagychandra, and convenor Rakesh Naorem.

Lifetime AchievementAward

Renowned Manipuri film and theatre artist, RK Hemabati Devi, will be honored with the "Thangjam Birachandra and Thangjam Ongbi Maipakpi Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award 2026" for her significant contributions to the field.

The award includes a cash prize of Rs 20,000, shawl, citation, memento, and a medal.

National Youth Cultural Awards 2026

Nine'young artists from Manipur, Assam, and Tripura will receive the National Youth Cultural Award 2026.Each recipient will receive Rs 5,000 in cash, a shawl, a citation, a memento, and a medal.

The awardees are: Mangka Mayanglambam (folk singer, Manipur), Benita Laishram (folk performer, Manipur), Sonia Samjetsabam (film actor, Manipur), Asha Singha (Manipuri dance, Tripura), Jaya Khundrakpam (classical Manipuri dance, Manipur), Th Sanjana Singha (folk dance, Assam), Songthu James Koireng (theatre, Manipur), Mutum Herojit Singh (martial arts, Manipur), Loitongbam Barashyam (public performer, Manipur).

The awards ceremony will take place at 2 pm on February 11 at the Palace Auditorium, Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal, during the inauguration of the festival.

The festival will also feature performances of Pena, Pung, Eshei, Jagoi, Folk Fusion, Classical Dance, and other traditional art forms.

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