Exhibition on Traditional String Puppetry concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 19 2023:
The 10-days training cum exhibition on Traditional String Puppetry and production of a folk tale story "Lai Khutsangbi" organised by Moppet Decoration & Cultural Centre (MDCC) concluded today at its premises in Yumnam Huidrom Thiyam Leishangkhong, Imphal West.
The training cum exhibition was conducted under the aegis of Department of Art & Culture, Government of Manipur, to preserve and spread awareness about the Manipuri Hang-Lai (puppetry), said MDCC in a release.
The valedictory function of the training cum exhibition was attended by G Jugeshwor Sharma (Guru of Puppetry), L Bijari Singh (retired teacher) and Y Jamuna Devi (Councillor) as presidium members.
Altogether, 20 artists and five gurus namely L Thambalngou Singh, Y Budhi Singh, G Jugeshwor Sharma, G Shija Devi and H Chandra Singh participated in the programme.