Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 21 2008:
The Manipur Theatre Day was observed today at MDU hall under the aegis of the Theatre Centre, Manipur.
The observance was graced by MLA Bijoy Koijam, president of Theatre Centre Manipur Wareppa Naba and Deputy Director of Art and Culture W Mera as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
The main features of the observance were paying of floral tributes to the photograph of former president of Theatre Centre Manipur S Lalit and distribution of Lalit Ningshing Khudol and Theatre Centre Award 2008 .
The Lalit Ningshing Khudol was presented to noted artiste L Thambalngoubi, the Theatre Centre Award 2008 was conferred to film actor L Pishak.
Later, prizes were distributed to winners of the 39th Short Play Competition 2008 organised by the Theatre Centre Manipur.
The observance culminated with presentation of the Aryan Theatre's play Nupi Haiba which won best production award in the short play competition.