Death anniversary of Thokchom Manimacha commemorated
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 16 2024:
Commemorating the death anniversary of renowned singer Thokchom Manimacha, the 13th Basak Seishak and Sankirtana was organised by Manimacha Memorial Trust at Singjamei Makha Chongtham Leikai Kakchingtabam Kumar Sharma Jaganath Mandap, on Saturday.
The commemorative function was attended by Mahila Kalyan Samiti, Kabow Leikai vice president Maisnam ongbi Rajkumari Sanatombi; JN Manipur Dance Academy visiting Guru Lukram Manglembi (State awardee) and Academy's visiting Guru Laipubam Bino (National awardee) as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Apart from honouring renowned Sankirtana artistes with gifts, awards were also were presented at the occasion.
Sangeet Ratna award Sutradhari (Ras) was presented posthumously to late Ningombam Madhabi Devi, Sangeet Ratna Award Nat Sankirtana to Thangsabam Ashangbi Devi and lifetime achievement award to Khwairakpam Yaimabi Devi (state awardee) .