Birth anniv of Irawat observed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal/Bishnupur, September 18 2023:
Irawat Celebration Committee (ICC) and Indian Peoples Theatre Association (IPTA), Manipur observed 127 birth anniversary of Jana Neta Hijam Irawat under the theme 'Manipurgi Apunba Shaktam Ngakminnasi' at Tentha Multiplex Hall on Monday.
The programme which started with paying of floral tributes to the portrait of Lamyanba Irawat was attended by ICC president and former minister Dr Moirangthem Nara Singh, IPTA Manipur general secretary Ranjit Adhikarimayum, CPI leader Langol Iboyaima and Nupi Marup Manipur president S Sorojini, among others.
As part of the observance, IPTA under the aegis of ICC presented Irabot Ningsing Mana 2023 to theatre playwright Akham Nilladhaja and Manipuri Dance guru RK Sabitri Devi.
A novel 'Adungei Gi Thaballei' authored by Sanasam Umananda was also released during the programme.
Meanwhile, as part of month long observance of 127th birth anniversary of Jananeta Hijam Irawat, ICC, Moirang organised a programme for paying flo ral tributes to the photo of Hijam Irawat at Old Palace Complex, Moirang.
The programme was attended by Moirang College retired principal A Sharatchandra Sharma as chief guest, ICC, Moirang president K Mohonchandra Singh as president and Historical Heritage Development Organisation, Moirang acting president K Mohendro Singh as guest of honour.