World Theatre Day observed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 27 2011:
Theatre Centre Manipur today conferred Th Mangolnganbi Devi Memorial Award-2011 to theatre director, Naba Wareppa in the function held at the auditorium of the Public Theatre Artistes' Association, Phoijing, where the centre also observed the World Theatre Day.
Th Chaoba, former Union minister who graced the observance day as chief guest handed over the award, comprising a cash award of Rs 10,000, a shawl and a citation, to Naba.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest said that one should know theatre if he/she wants to become a perfect person in life.
He asserted that despite her low population, Manipur represents India in the field of art and culture.
S Vedeshwor Sharma, secretary of Manipur State Kala Akademi, presided over the function in which L Keshorjit Singh, programme officer (D), art and culture department, Manipur attended as guest of honour.