Institutes join observance of Sankirtana Day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 04 2023:
Commemorating the inclusion of Manipur Nat Sankirtana in the UNESCO list of 'intangible cultural heritage' on December 4, 2003, Manipur University of Culture Department of Sankirtana observed 'Sankirtana Day' at its extension campus located.at Canchipur on Monday.
The observance was attended by Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Ningthoujam Shy-amchand as chief guest, Manipur University of Culture vice chancellor Prof Paonam Gunindro Singh as president and deputy registrar Dr Lourembam Surjit Singh as guest of honour.
Meanwhile, JN Manipur Dance Academy director P Bilash released fingerlings in Loktak Lake in connection with observance of Sankirtana Day held with the participation of Academy's gurus, pupils and artistes among others.
TAPASYA, Singjamei Wangma Pebiya Pandit Leikai also observed Sankirtana Day at Parli Vaijnath in Parli district of Maharashtra.
The observance was attended by Kalinga Paika Creation, Odisha director Durga Prasad Barik, TAPASYA senior artistes Mayanglambam Sobachandra and (Pung yeiba) Laishram Shyamo as presidium members.