Workshop on Nat Sankirtana begins at Moreh
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 09 2012:
A five-day workshop on Manipuri Nat Sankirtana began yesterday at Ima Kondong Lairembi Haraobung, Moreh.
The workshop is being jointly organised by Department of Art and Culture, Govt of Manipur; Meetei Council Moreh and Cultural Research Academy Moreh.
The inaugural programme was graced by Dr Lokendra Arambam, president of Forum for Laboratory Theatre of Manipur; S Bheigya Singh, Joint Director of Art and Culture and A Chitreshwar Sharma of Khongman Mangjil and M Thoiba Meitei, President of MCM as the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
The resource persons of the inaugural day included A Chitreswar Sharma; Elangbam Chaobhal Singh; Moirangthem Meinya Singh; Thokchom Pousha Meitei and Mayanglambam Brojen Singh.
Presentation of songs and display of traditional drum beating skill by artistes from Myanmar and Moreh marked the occasion.
Cultural dances of Thadou-Kuki and Zou were also presented at the occasion.