Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 23 2010:
As part of its year-long platinum jubilee celebration which was kicked off on November 21, Manipuri Sahitya Parishad organised an International Manipur conference here today.
Held at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound, the inaugural function of the conference was attended by former Minister of Art and Culture Dr M Nara Singh as chief guest, Chairman of MANITRON and MLA Dr Kh Ratankumar as guest of honour and Prof N Tombi Singh as functional president.
Speaking at the occasion, Dr Nara observed that culture is the product of civilisation and it is the mirror of the society.
so, we need to preserve and promote our culture.
Proposing that the 2nd International Manipuri conference should be held at Mangalore University in Karnataka so as to make it big event and attract the attention of Manipuris settling in different parts of the world, Dr Nara also assured that he would sponsor the conference.
MLA Dr Ratankumar pointed out that International Manipuri conference should be a platform for uniting the people.