Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 05 2010:
Along with felicitating Potsangbam Ongbi Sumita, who has been recently honoured with the State award in Dance and Custom Crafts, certificates have been presented to 10 other artisans during a reception function organised at Uripok Sorbol Thingel today.
Chairperson of Imphal Municipal Council RK Ranisana attended as chief guest of the reception function hosted by Parbati Weavers and Artisans Co-operative Society, Uripok.
Sumati has been honoured with the State Award for her sample on Potloi Koktumbi in the State Award Competition on Handicrafts, 2008-09 .
Along with extending warm reception to Sumati, certificates were also distributed among 10 artisans who have successfully undergone training under the Parbati Weavers and Artisans Co-operative Society at the occasion.
Speaking at the occasion, Imphal Municipal Council chairperson RK Ranisana expressed desire on the part of the young women to maintain discipline and will power in any work taken up by them.
The president of Cultural Development Society S Tikendrajit and Superintendent (Handicrafts) of Commerce and Industries Department, Government of Manipur W Birendrajit were also present at the occasion.