AGM, social gathering of EMA
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, September 12 2017: The annual general meeting and social gathering 2017 of the European Manipur Association (EMA) was held from August 26 to 28 at Coldblow Farm in the historic county of Kent, also known as the 'Garden of England' renowned for its rural beauty .

Many people of Manipuri Diaspora who are currently living in Europe attended the annual social gathering, which is usually one of the most significant yearly event of EMA to come together on a common platform and share a memorable weekend of discussion of current affairs, cultural activities, savour traditional dishes and creating a sense of togetherness .

According to a statement, the gathering started on Aug 26\ on a perfect sunny day afternoon with a BBQ and informal introduction of the new faces in the group, discussion of various topics related to Manipur and followed by a delicious traditional dinner .

AGM, social gathering of EMA

A trekking was organised in the morning of Aug 27 for the children in the nearby countryside whilst the ladies and gents in the group were making sure of a traditional mouth watering sumptuous luncheon .

The Annual General Meeting of the Association was inaugurated in the afternoon by the outgoing Chairperson, Dr Shamurailatpam Krishnananda Sharma, followed by organisational reports from the outgoing committee in relations to the various activities, achievements and support provided by EMA during the previous year.

The members deliberated on few topics from the main agenda including electing new committee members for the next term, EMA and its members taking up socially beneficial projects in Manipur and where possible, more suggestions and feedbacks to committee and its members for further improvement of the group, and actively work towards inclusion of all communities of Manipuri origin living in Europe .

Biramani Sagolsem has been elected as the new chairperson while Somorendro Khangembam has been elected as the new general secretary.

Rojita Laishram and Daniel Ningthemcha have been elected as the treasurer and IT/publisher respectively .

As part of promoting cultural activities and talent especially among the young members, there were many cultural activities performed by the children in the group and as a token of encouragement gifts were given to participating children .

This year's EMA social gathering came to an end on the morning of Aug 28 after a community breakfast and good-bye message to each other.