Kumbi meepham reaffirms commitment to Meitei traditions
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, January 18 2026: A public meeting titled "Kumbi Meepham", convened to deliberate on the resolution adopted by the people of the State on August 10,2024, aimed at curbing deteriorating practices and customs in Meitei ceremonial rituals, was held on Sunday at Ebudhou Esing Chaiba Laibung, Kumbi.

As per a release issued by EYOL, the meeting was jointly organised by Enat Yokkhatpa Luptin (EYOL), Manipur in collaboration with various club of Kumbi area including PPU, CWA, ALDA, ECDO, KIYDO, SAM, KALIB, SCAK, KAYO, SYC Sarangkhong, KSMLYDA, SYC Setupur, DYC, UUYDO, KLADO, TYC and the Meira Paibis of the area.

Several resolutions were collectively passed during the meeting, foremost among them being the support and adoption of the August 10, 2024 resolution passed by the people of the State to uphold the traditional customs and practices of Meitei society.

The gathering also expressed support for the cultural regeneration and resistance movement spearheaded by EYOL, to constitute a committee comprising representatives from every local club, meira paibi, and singlup to safeguard and promote authentic Meitei traditional customs and practices in rituals and ceremonies.

The resolution also called for restricting the introduction of "inappropriate practices" in traditional rituals and for avoiding excessive expenditure during weddings and other ceremonies.

Practices such as cake cutting, exchange of rings and costly photo and video sessions, expensive make-ups, and extravagant spending on Potloi were urged to be discontinued, while emphasizing the use of traditional attire and locally produced items, and avoiding "seithaba" competition and the custom of "bhabok mamai taba" during such events.

The meeting was attended by Longjamcha Sanathoi, vice-president of EYOL; WAMA president Moirangthem Naokhomba; headmaster of Kumbi Sandhong UP School K Iboton; BAAL president Loitongbam Devchand; general secretary of Apunba Nupi Lup Kumbi, Wahengbam Sarda; Arambai Tenggol Bishnupur Unit commander Amar Thoudam; and Arambam Tenggol Unit-37 advisor Suresh; among others as presidium members.

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