Lianda Folk and Classical Academy (LFCA)
Classical and Folk Art of Manipur
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Student of LIANDA folk and Classical Academy performed Gostha Lila at JNMDA on 12th Oct 2014 :: Pix - Deepak Oinam
About the organisation
The Lianda Folk & Classical Academy (LFCA) was established in the year 2001 with a reverent aspiration and hopes for preservation and development of the tradition Classical and Folk Art of Manipur . The Institute mainly aims in training and imparting knowledge of folk and classical art and philosophy in various forms to the young enthusiastic youths of all cast and creed. Further, it aims to encourage studying and documenting the works of the living exponents of Manipuri folk dance and to research on the arts philosophy.
The Lianda Folk & Classical Academy, under the dynamic leadership of Smt. A Raseswori Devi not only emphasizes on the preservation and development of the Arts, it also tries to assimilate with other modern and experimental form and theatrical works in the local and National mainstream.
The academy has produced many artisties. Most of the qualified students have participated in many events in Local, Regional, National and International Level. In short, the contribution of the institute to the promotion of Manipuri Classical & Folk Dance in national mainstream is remarkable.
The Academy has exposed our beautiful rhythms of Manipuri Classical and Folk Dance at many national stages like
Khajuraho, Festival - 2001,2013-
The Heritage of Manipuri Exhibition sponsored by Indian Museum Kolkata, Lokrang, Festival - Bhopal, 2003, 2004, 2012-
Bhubabhuti Samaroha at Jiwaji University of Gwallior, 2003,
Celebration of Lai-Haraoba Festival at National Museum of Mankind, Bhopal, 2003,
Singhasath KalaUtshav at Ujain, M-P- 2004,
Cultural Prog- at Fauji Mela in New Delhi, 2005 ,
Production of Maha Raas 28th August 2005-
Lok Tarang Festival in New Delhi, 2009,
National Khadi Festival Ranchi 2009,
Nisha Gandhi Festival at Thirucananthapuram, Kerala, 2010,
International Dance Festival at ISCKON, Imphal, 2010,
Octave Festival 2010,
North East India Dance Festival, Organised by ICCR, 2010,
Sangai Festival, 2010,2011, 2012,
production of Dance Drama poknapham Eema 15th August 2011, 14th Nov, 2011 at Tin Murti bhavan New Delhi, 2011,
Production of Diva Raas 11th April 2012 Tawang Festival , 2012,
Production of Diva Raas 11th April 2012- Tawang Festival 2012,
Call for North East, 2012, organised by Ezcc, Kolkata, Spear Cultural Programe of 57th Mountain Division, 2012,
Khajuraho Festival, 2012,
Gajraj Utshav at HQ- 4 Corps EME BN- Tejpur, Assam 2012,
Symposium & Festival Sponsored by Indian Council for Cultural Relation (ICCR), Bihu Festival, Assam 2013-
Performance in Classical Dance at Sramik Bhaban, Kolkata organised by Construciton Workers Federation of India, 2013,
International Cultural mart 2013, Sarusajai Stadium , Guwahati, 2013-
Production of Sayon Tara 2013-
Festival of Manipur at Chennai 2013-
North East Festival at Kala Kshetra Foundation, Chennai 2014-
Director Note ::
There is a considerable gap between Manipuri Culture and children of present generation because of the absence of Modernisation and modern education system
- Industrialization and plastic culture strongly affect the indigenous culture
- Its impact is felt to such a great extend that children are unable to recognise the house–hold materials and even certain clothes day by day
-Westernization has also immensely affected the mannerism which was present earlier in our culture
- Electronic media is also responsible for creating this visible gap and kiping our children away from our rich tradition and culture
- If such incorrect influence continues, then there is a wrong that one day we might lose our Manipuri culture completely
- Considering all these reasons
It is my sincere attempt to create a cultural awareness amongst our children and youth with this attention, Lianda Folk & Classical Academy have organised the one month workshop on Manipuri Classical Dance
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This article was posted on October 15, 2014
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