Folk Dance Festival wraps up
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 17 2024:
The 2nd Five Day Folk Dance Festival of Manipur organised by Yoiyai Traditional Cultural Centre, Imphal East concluded today at Kakwa Sairom Leirak Community Hall.
The festival was conducted under the sponsorship of CFPG 2022-23, Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
The closing function was attended by Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Phanjoubam Iboton Singh.
Manipur State Kala Akademi awardee (Thang-Ta) Puthem Mangi Singh and Manipur State Kala Akademi awardee (Thang-Ta) Louriyam Thaba Leima as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, Yoiyai Traditional Cultural Centre secretary T Stalin Singh called for collective effort to promote & preserve the traditional art and culture of Manipur.
He continued that the centre has been organising workshops, festivals & training programmes since 2016 with the aim to promote the traditional art forms left by the ancestors.
As part of the function, 'Maibi Laiching Jagoi', 'Pung Cholomr and 'Mao Dance' were also performed.