Rare Taals of Nata Sankirtana presented
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, March 24 2024:
The annual performance produced by Sangeet Academy Kakching titled 'The Rare Taals of Nata Sankirtana' was performed today at Radha Damudar Mandir, Sumak Leikai.
Kakching.
Today's event was graced by former Education Minister N N Nimai as the chief guest, vice-president of Sangeet Academy Kakching, Ksh Angangjao as the president and principal Ksh Godhadhar as the guest of honour.
During the programme, Yengkhom Birlal and his team presented "Til Taal Achouba Nata Sankirtana" while Irom Nabadheep and his team presented "Khalshang Taal Sankirtana".
Speaking on the occasion, N Nimai said that the two forms of Nata Sankirtana taals are treasured taal forms left behind by the ancestors.
The two taals are part of Nata Sankirtanana which is rarely seen in today's generation, he added.
He further stated that with the aim of promoting and reviving these ancient taal forms, the Sangeet Academy Kakching has presented it as the academy's annual production.