World Poetry Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, March 21 2024:
As celebrated across the globe, World Poetry Day was also observed at Khorirol Sanglen today at Wangjing.
The event was jointly organised by Manipuri Sahitya Parishad Thoubal District Branch, Khorirol Sandoklup Wangjing and Ningol Khut, Manipur, Wangjing.
The event was attended by Akoijam Deben, president, Manipur Sahitya Samiti Thoubal as the chief guest; Tongbram Babulal, president, Khorirol Sandoklup Wangjing as the president and Dr Narengbam Rajibkumar, Principal, IRE Group of Institutions as the guest of honour.
Former DI/DDO, ZEO Thoubal Tekcham Bikomdash Meitei delivered the keynote address.
Meanwhile SAYOKA Tentha president Kartik M moderated a poetry reading session where more than 25 writers presented their poems.
Separately, the Department of English, St Joseph University, Chumoukedima, Nagaland also observed World Poetry Day on the theme "Standing on the shoulders of Giants" at the BA IV, English classroom.
Divided into phases, participants of the first phase presented their original poems while the second phase recited poems by famous writers.
A total member of 14 participants took part in the poetry reading session.
Meanwhile Mary Kiho of BA English IV semester serenaded the crowd with a special number.
Dr Sunanda Devi, HOD of English Department delivered an exhortation thanking the participants and the audience.
The HOD also made the decision to form a new club, 'Poetry Club' seeing the students' immense talent.