Mera Hou Chongba Festival Fair begins
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 24 2026: The 7-day 'Mera Hou Chongba Festival Fair 2026' organised by District Handloom and Textiles, Imphal East under the Directorate of Handloom in collaboration with Ethno Heritage Council (HERICOUN) began today at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound.

The fair was inaugurated by Manipur Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd Chairman and Lmalai AC MLA Kh Ibomcha as chief guest.

Speaking on the occasion, Kh Ibomcha said Mera Hou Chongba is an inseparable festival linked with the history of Manipur and a festival that strengthens the fraternal bond of love between hill and valley.

He said the fair is being held with the objective of making the coming generations aware of the bond between hill and valley people.

He said the products on sale at the fair are produced by artisans of hill and valley, and appealed to the people to buy the local handloom and handicraft products as Ningol Chakkouba gifts without discrimination of rich and poor.

By buying local products, the artisans will be encouraged and money will be prevented from flowing out of the State, which will help improve its economy, he added.

Director of Handloom and Textiles Waikhom Ibohal, who was president of the function, said people of the State are increasingly using products made by local artisans and the fair will help make such products available to the public.

HERICOUN president W Surjitkumar Khuman attended as guest of honour.

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