Waree Leeba Competition-2023 begins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, October 26 2023:
Under the sponsorship of Art & Culture Chief Ministergi Tengbang, Thoubal District Waree Leeba Association launched a 10-day All Manipur Waree Leeba Competition-2023 at Tentha Multiplex Hall, Tentha Khongbal in Thoubal district on Wednesday.
The inaugural function, which began with offering of floral tributes to 30 deceased teachers of the Association, was attended by former Art & Culture minister Dr Moirangthem Nara as chief guest and Sangeet Natak Kala Akademi, New Delhi vice president Samurailatpam Naba Sharma as president while Natya Academy, Tentha president Tekcham Shamu and Thoubal District Waree Leeba Association president Jugindro were present as guests of honour.
In all, 29 Wareeloi (story-tellers) including eight women are participating in the competition.
As part of the inaugural function, three Wareeloi of the Association, who were honoured with Sanggeet Natak award, were presented simple gifts.