Workshop on Arangpham Sinpham concludes
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 20 2023:
A five-day workshop on 'Arangpham Sinpham' organised by Manipuri Arangpham Development and Cultural Institution (MADCI) concluded at Haorang Sabal community hall on Friday.
The closing function was attended by Sahitya Akademi awardee Saratchand Thiyam as chief guest, MADCI president Leishangthem Apabi Singh as president and social scientist Dhanabir Laishram as guest of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, MADCI general secretary Khuraijam Girani observed that sometimes families and public are left dissatisfied with Arangpham.
As such, there is need to introspect on what went wrong in the process, he stated, while expressing firm belief that one can attain success in this occupation if done properly and meticulously.
As part of the valedictory function, Khuraijam Ibobi Memorial Beita Award was presented to Sagolsem Ibomcha of Lamdeng and Moirangthem Ibocha Arangpham Memorial Award to Khomdram Ibocha of Iroishemba.
In all, 40 Arangpham practitioners took part in the workshop.
Respect was also paid to deceased Arangpham practitioners on the occasion.