Thang-Ta Festival held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 08 2026:
The 14th Festival of Thang-Ta was organised today by Goodwill Foundation for Culture at Thang-Ta Sanglen, Bamon Kampu Mamang Leikai, with support from Sangeet Natak Akademi, Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Irengbam Aken Singh, Chairperson, Bamon Kampu Gram Panchayat; Th Bhubol Singh, president, Goodwill Foundation for Culture; and Heisnam Ranabir Mangang, Manipur State Kala Akademi Awardee, attended as presidium members.
As per the Foundation, the main aim of the festival was to develop the indigenous martial art form, to impart knowledge of the art to the younger generation, and to promote discipline and a healthy lifestyle.
It is worth noting that five Thang-Ta associations participated in the Thang-Ta festival held today.




