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Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 02 2009:
State Governor, Gurbachan Jagat today has opened the 37th Shumang Leela Festival at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace compound.
The festival will continue till February 22 .
A total of 18 groups of female artistes and 11 male groups will compete in their respective category for the first, second and third positions during the festival.
Speaking at the inauguration function, the Governor Gurbachan Jagat said before the advent of the stage perform leela in 1902, courtyard theatre (shumang leela) as a theatre form have been entertaining the people of the state.
The theatre form is still alive and the artistes group performing also on the rise.
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The groups consisting of entirely female artistes have sprung up and they have become prominent in many festivals, he said while mentioning that ishei leela (music dominated shumang leela) has also come to the forefront in recent time.
"It is interesting to note that the entire cast in the Shumang Leela is of male actors.
The feminine roles are enacted by men.
There has no dearth of men to act in different kinds of feminine roles," he said.
Shumang leela is a power medium of mass communication in the Manipuri society, he said expressing that leela should take a great role in bringing peace and harmony in the state.
He also lauded the role played by the State Kala Akademy since its inception in 1972 stating that it has been playing an important role in preserving and promoting the distinct art and culture of Manipur.
The Governor also released a triennial publication written on the account of the shumang leela on the occasion.
On the occasion, prizes to the first, second and third position holders of the last year competition were also distributed.
The competition for the female groups will commenced from 1 pm tomorrow and there will be two shows everyday.
The competition for the male section will commenced from February 12 .
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