52nd Artistes' Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 18 2024:
Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU) in collaboration with Khomdram Dhanachandra Foundation celebrated the 52nd Artistes' Day Celebration at the auditorium of the Union in Yaiskul Police Lane, Imphal West today.
Additionally, Khomdram Dhanachandra Ningshing Mana 2024 was conferred to renowned theatre director Pukhrambam Khogendra Singh of Lilong Chajing Pukhri Achouba Mapal in recognition of his contribution in the field of Manipur theatre.
The programme was attended by Art & Culture Deputy Director, G Dharmadas Sharma; MDU president Soraisam Keshoram and Sahitya Akademi awardee Saractchand Thiyam as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, G Dharmadas said that art & literature serve as a blueprint for human life and civilization, they allow people to express themselves and connect with one another.
"Artistic and literary productions enable us to transcend space, time, and cultural barriers, giving us access to a period and place centuries, and miles apart", he added.
G Dharmadas further stressed on the need for digitalization & documentation of the works & gifts left behind by the artists of Manipur so that it may be used by the future generations.