Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 30 2009:
The 113th birth anniversary celebration of Lamyanba Hijam Irabot was held at Jiribam, reports our correspondent.
Paying floral tribute to the statue of Irabot located at Babupara and cultural dances performed by various communities marked the occasion organised by Jananeta Irawat Memorial Trust.
Former Arts and Culture Minister Dr M Nara Singh, president of JMET Chandam Kamal Singh and chairman of Community on Culture for Peace and Integrity, Cachar were the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Irabot Foundation Manipur, Lizard Library, Social and Youth Welfare Organisation, Kakwa Youth Club, Jananeta Irawat Birthday Celebration Committee also organised birth day of Hijam Irabot.
The day was also observed at Moreh by Meetei Council, Moreh at Kondong Lairembi Haraobung.