Mera Houchongba celebrated across the state
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 08 2014:
The Mera Houchongba Thouram was also celebrated by Mera Houchongba Thousil Lup, Kangleipak at Sana Konung, Palace Compound with Titular King of the State, Leishemba Sanajaoba leading in exchanging of gifts between people of hills and valley.
Hou Khunnai Inat Thousil Lup also celebrated the Mera Houchongba Thouram at Kumar Farm at Keirao Wangkhem Ngariyan Chingyan, Imphal East with Wangkhemcha Shyamjai, president of AMWJU and Hou Pibaren Ng Aaron Shimray attending as Chief Guest and President respectively while M Modar, Khullakpa of Sandang Senba Maring; K Kaipiga Kabui, Khullakpa of Irilbung Kabui Khul; Ch Deben, president of Keirao Wangkhem Youth Club and Anderson Jajo Tangkhukl, Khullakpa of Tammaram village attended as Guests of Honor.
As in other parts of the State, ACOAM Lup Kangleipak celebrated the Mera Houchongba Thouram under the theme 'Apunba Yelhoumeesing gi Saktam Sagatpa' at THAU Ground, Thangmeiband with S Manglemjao, IGP and Ksh Somorendro, president of ACOAM Lup gracing the function as Chief Guest and President respectively.
Y Gyaneshwor, Director of Tribal Museum & Research Centre; K Sushila, Director of Art & Culture; Aphou Chiru, chief of Waithou Chiru village; L Asing Kom, chief of Ngaphapat village and S Munthuireng, president of Aimol Tribal Union Manipur were present as Guests of Honor.
Exchanging of gifts between people of different communities and performance of cultural dance and songs were the main highlights of the function.