NAT annual meet held, award distributed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, February 14 2024:
Along with conducting the 13th annual meeting of Naat Academy Tentha (NAT), the Moirangthem ongbi Kumti (Gunmati) Ningshing Maana 2024 was also presented to Nata Sankirtana singer/performer Sanasam Ningol Akhongbam Ongbi Romila Devi, at Tentha Multi complex hall on Wednesday.
The function was attended by NAT former advisor Dr Moirangthem Nara, president Tekcham Shamu and senior member Mayengbam Naba as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
As part of the function, the 110th birth anniversary of Kumti Devi and her 16th memorial observance was also held where the presidium members offered floral tributes to the photo of Kumti Devi as a mark of respect.
Waari Leeba artiste Brahmacharimayum Surmangol Sharma and Moirang Kangleirol singer Maibam Shama Devi who received the national awards at the Global Theatre Festival 2024 held at Cuttack in Odisha from January 16 to 23, were also felicitated on the occasion.
Nata Sankirtana singer/performer Sanasam Romila Devi who was presented the Kumti (Gunmati) award 2024, received a cash prize of Rs 5000, a shawl and citation.