2nd Waree Leeba Festival held
Source: The Sangai Express
Jiribam, November 22 2023:
The valedictory function of '2nd Waree Leeba Festival 2023' was held today at Govinda Mandap located at Laikol, Kaptanpur -3, Cachar.
The Waree Leeba festival was organised by the Repertory of Waree Leeba, Barak Valley in collaboration with the Repertory of Waree Leeba, Manipur.
The valedictory function was graced by Manipuri Language Advisory Board Member, Sahitya Akademi New Delhi, Dr KN Chand; Professor Rajmani Haorongbam, Assam University; renowned Shumang Leela artiste and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee, Shougrakpam Hemanta; Repertory of Waree Leeba Manipur Director, Takhellambam Shyamkanhai Singh and Repertory of Waree Leeba Barak Valley Branch president Hajarimayum Shyamkeshor as the presidium members.
Speaking at the occasion, Takhellambam Shyamkanhai Singh declared that the Repertory of Waree Leeba, Manipur will extend benefits of pension and young talent awards to the members of Repertory of Waree Leeba, Barak Valley.
Shougrakpam Hemanta while addressing the gathering highlighted the importance of promoting the indigenous art-form of Waree Leeba and lauded the Repertory of Waree Leeba, Manipur for organising such festivals outside the State.
Certificates were also presented to the Waree Leeba artiste who participated in the festival.
Manipuri Kala Academy, Bantarapur students presented Pung Cholom, musical performance and Hari Sankirtan during the programme.