Wari Liba Festival begins
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 29 2015:
Education Minister Dr Kh Ratankumar has asserted on Sunday that traditional culture should embody love of one's state and its folklore.
Opening a seven-day long 7th 'Wari-Liba Festival'(Story telling) at the Shri Shri Krishnachandra Mandop in Yaiskul Hiruhanba Leiaki in Imphal West, the minister hailed the youth for their efforts to revive rich art forms which are on the brink of extinction.
The festival is being organized by All Manipur Wari Liba Association and Research Centre, Khurai Soibam Leikai in collaboration with Yaiskul Voluntary Organisation (YVO).
Noted story teller Yenkhom Yaima (83) was hounoured with a life time achievement award on the occasion.
A souvenir on the 7th Wari Libal Festival was also released.