Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 20 2009:
Tunggi Yaiphanaba Semba Kang-lup and family of Hijam Angahal jointly observed the 66th death anniversary of Mahakabi Hijam Angahal at Manipur Press Club today.
Manipur University Manipuri Department Professor E Dinamani, All Manipur Columnists Association founder president Haobam Sanajaoba and MU Manipuri Professor N Tombi graced the function as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
The gathering paid floral tributes to the late poet.
Orient Vision Editor S Bhubon spoke on the topic, 'Mahakabi Angahal and his vision on economic freedom of the region' in the function.
A poets' meet was also organised in the second session of the observance with Manipur Sahitya Parishad president B Jayentakumar Sharma as the moderator.
Renowned poets of the State took part in the observance.