Preparation on for Piulong meadow mega event
Source: Chronicle News Service / Newmai News Network
Imphal, November 30 2023:
Preparations are in full swing at the famed Piulong tourist spot near Tamei in Tamenglong district for the four-day mega event christened as 'Piulong Pre-Christmas Celebration' which will be held from December 4 to 8 .
Hiking/trekking, 'scenic camping' by the bank of the river at night, with a thrilling moment of social gathering and 'movie nite', bonfires and concerts are some of the main attractions of the event.
According to the organising committee, the programme is being organised 'under the aegis' of water resources minister Awangbow Newmai in collaboration with Piulong Village Authority, Liangmai Naga Council (LNC), Liangmai Naga Katimai Ruangdi (LNKR), Liangmai Pui Naga Ruangdi (LPNR) and Save the River Foundation.
"It is being organised with the hope of promoting the idea of tourism and providing a platform to various local artists as we unveil our rich culture, talent and tradition to the rest of the world, " the committee said.
It continued, "Through this mega event, we aspire to nourish the pristine nature of Piulong meadow in the land of honey and milk that portrays and speaks the rich Liangmai heritage by discovering unique and distinct spot as a part of hiking and trekking activities" .
In this event, a moment will be created for those nature lovers to spend time with families, relatives and dear ones, it also mentioned, while adding that varieties of local cuisines will be served and one can really find time to feel and "embrace the snowy falls before the dawn with birds chirping over the valleys and mountains" .
In this Piulong pre-Christmas event, various guest artistes and bands from different districts of Manipur will perform.
GMP the Band, Thangmeiso Shinglai, Leander Kamson, Alamle Heraang, Bamile Pame, Yung Yung, Atingmei Gangmei and Namdisin Kamei followed by upcoming local artistes and UBC Tamenglong choir are all set to rock the stage.