Year long diamond jubilee celebration set into motion
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 20 2014:
Shree Shree Govindajee Nartanalaya Government Dance College, Manipur kick-started its year long diamond jubilee today at the college premises located at Palace Gate.
Attending the opening ceremony of the diamond jubilee celebration as the chief guest, L Upendra, Director of JNMDA said that the attainment of 60 years by the Shree Shree Govindajee Nartanalaya Government Dance College, Manipur signifies that Manipur culture is thriving and acknowledged the contributions of the exponents of Manipuri dance.
Dr K Sobita, Director of Art and Culture said that dance is one important field which help in building the image of the State.
She urged all concerned to contribute their might in preservation and promotion of Manipuri dance in the days to come.
The year-long diamond jubilee celebration will include convocation with festival of dance and bhangi parengs, a month-long orientation course on tribal dances and music, documentation and performance of Basanta Raasa Leela, Nitya Raasa Leela, Diva Raasa Leela, Kunja Raasa Leela and organising seminar cum festival of Lai Haraoba.
The year-long celebration will culminate on November 19, 2015 with a grand closing function.