Titular king calls for mutual support and co-operation
67 personalities conferred Nongpok Ningthou Panthoibi Award
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 22 2012:
The year-long silver jubilee celebration of Panthoibi Cultural Research Centre concluded at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound here today.
The valedictory function of the year-long silver jubilee celebration was attended by titular king of Manipur Leishemba Sanajaoba as Chief Guest, Director of Arts and Culture Dr K Sobita as President and Functional Manager (Handicrafts) of Commerce and Industries S Birendra and Padmashri L Nabakishore as Guests of Honour.
In his address, Leishemba Sanajaoba observed that recognizing the contribution of all the people who are working for the welfare of the society and its people is essential as this would encourage them to work harder.
Unfortunately, there is a habit among the people to deride and pull down any promising individuals instead of encouraging them.
We need to support such individuals and this would be to the betterment of the society, the titular king said.
On the occasion, 67 personalities from different walks of life were honoured with Nongpok Ningthou Panthoibi Award in recognition of their contribution to the society.
Social worker Thounaojam Iboyaima and exponent of Thang-Ta Leitanthem Heramot were honoured with Hidam Bidur Memorial Nongpok Ningthou Gold Medal Award, 2011.The award has been donated by family members of Bidur, who was a Cabinet Minister.
Among other recipients of Nongpok Ningthou Panthoibi Award, Manipuri film actress Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi was presented Nongpok Panthoibi Presto Film Award, 2011, body builder Nepram Kishan was presented with Nongpok Ningthou Presto Sports Distinguished Award, 2011, film director O Gautam was honoured with Nongpok Image Film Award, 2011 .
Other awardees include Irengbam Thambalngou ( in the field Traditional Roots Craft), columnist of Sanaleibak daily Chingkheinganba, cultural activist Kh Chandrasekhar, traditional designer K Kunjaraj, palmist Ibopishak Ningthouja, Dr Khoirom Tomba (in the field of Science and Technology), writer N Manihar, solo dance choreographer P Dhanajit, cultural activist Priyokumar, cultural artist S Awangba Mangang, Pantomime artist H Tombi Sharma, magician Prof L Joykumar, alternative medicine practitioner A Norton Sharma, industrial activist Kh Ibomcha, Oinam Mangi ( in the field of stone carving), L Dojo ( in the field of Herbal medicine), owner of Hotel Classic Dr Th Dhaballi ( in the field of Tourism and Hospitality), Meetei Pangal singer Md Rahimudin Shah, Root carving artisan RK Lalitsana, editor of Kangla Pao P Labango Mangang, Sapamcha Jadumani ( Best Book of the Year, 2011), N Shanta (Enterprenuer), fashion designer Doren Chanambam, Shamchetshabam Ibomcha ( in the field of pottery), Shumang Leela artist Thoudam Kunjamani, percussionist N Gojendro, tribal music director Jiangam Kamei, painter L Budhi, social worker H Inaocha, Thang-Ta artist Roshan Longjamba, photo journalist Jinendra Maibam, handloom designer P Dhanakanta, short story writer Ph Rebati Sharma, graphic designer K Chandrakumar, Tattooist Ch Bijen, etc.
Nongpok Panthoi Awards were also presented to RK Nayansana (Agri-prenuer), L Kunjamani, Maisam Lalini Master craftsperson), S Memcha (educationist), O Thoibi (Handloom artisan), Ph Tombi (weaver of Leirom Phi), Namita Laironjam (embroidery), Yumnam Sarnolata (Melei Dhoop) and S Sabitri ( weaving promoter) .
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