Cultural items showcased at Spring fest
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 14 2015 :
A cultural, music and dance festival titled Spring Festival was celebrated amidst fanfare today at Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy organised by the Doordarshan Kendra (DDK), Imphal.
The show was broadcast live on DD-13 (North-East satellite channel) and DDK, Imphal.
Renowned artistes from both valley and hill districts showcased varieties of traditional dance and music forms during the festival held here today.
Speaking at the occasion, DDK Imphal programme coordinator AK Khogendra said the festival was an attempt to highlight the various contributions made by DDK, Imphal to the society.
Doordarshan programmes, he claimed, are focussed on reviving and preserving the folk arts tradition of the State.
DDK Imphal programmes are broadcast in Doordarshan channel from 3pm to 7pm.From March 21 onwards, however, the time slot would be rescheduled, Khogendra informed.
As such, DDK Imphal would continue to telecast till 9 pm everyday.