Dance and Music Fest begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 22 2018:
A 3-day festival of dance and music titled "Solo Dance and Music Festival" jointly organised by Government of Dance College (Dept of Art and Culture) and Sangeet Natak Akademi has begun at Government Dance College, Open Air Auditorium, Palace Gate, yesterday.
Commissioner Art and Culture, IAS M Lakshmikumar, Director Art pd Culture, MCS A Shivadas Sharma and Secretary Manipur State Kala Akademi, L Kishworjit attended the event as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
On the opening day, Government Dance College alumna, Moirangthem Shangitabali and Usha Rani Baishya, Guwahati (Sattriya) showcased their dance performances while Takhellembam Dwijamani Sharma, Lantham Chinglembi and Shanglakpam Devananda Sharma performed on the second day.
Kongbrailatpam Jessica of Government Dance College, Moirangthem Roshni of Manipuri Jagoi Marup and Santoor artiste from Kolkata, Tarun Bhattacharya will perform on the last day of the festival.