Workshop on 'Chanchatputa' ends
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 20 2024:
A month-long workshop cum production on "Chanchatputa: An Interpretation of Natya Shastra in a Fresh and New Approach" concluded today at the auditorium of JN Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal.
The workshop was organised by Sanchaali, Haobam Marak Ngangom Leikai, under the aegis of Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi.
The valedictory function was attended by Budha Chingtham, member, Board of Governors, EZCC Kolkata, Ministry of Culture, Government of India; Dr M Thoiba Singh, president, Sanchaali; Dr Leimapokpam Lakpati Singh, director, Guru Gulapi Nata Sankirtana Academy and Dr Elam Indira Devi, director, Meitei Traditional Dance Teaching School & Performing Center, Imphal as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr M Thoiba said that the workshop cum production was conducted under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture with the objective to promote & preserve the different forms of 'Manipuri Sankirtana'.
He continued that the special emphasis was given on the different 'Punglon' included in the 'Tanchap' of Manipuri Nata Sankirtana during the workshop.