52nd Artistes' Day celebrated
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 18 2024:
The 52nd Artistes' Day was jointly celebrated by Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU) and Khomdram Dhanachandra Foundation at MDU auditorium, Yaiskul Police Lane here on Sunday.
The annual 'Khomdram Dhanachandra Memorial Award' for this year was presented to theatre artiste and director Pukhrambam Khogendro of Lilong Chajing Pukhri Achouba Mapal.
The award consists o f cash prize, citation and walking stick.
The function was attended by Art and Culture deputy director G Dharma das Sharma as chief guest, MDU president Soraisam Kesoram as president and Sahitya Akademi awardee Saratchand Thiyam as guest of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, G Dharmadas noted that theatre movement is steadily drawing attention of many and stressed the need for periodical discourse on drama and plays.
He then suggested that MDU, one of the oldest theatre unions in the state, submit a proposal to the authority concerned for preservation of the same.
As part of the celebration, floral tributes were offered to the portraits of renowned (late) artistes of the state.