Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 09 2010:
On 7th November, 2010, representing the unique cultural heritage and traditional lineage of Manipur, "Ningol Chakouba" was celebrated by "Khonthaang Delhi" and "NE Sports & Arts" with much enthusiasm and joy to create a homely atmosphere to the Ningols living/staying outside of Manipur.
Volunteers of Khonthaang Delhi prepared mouth watering delicacies especially meant for the Ningols.
With 50 Ningols from all the communities in the state taking part, the day was filled with an air of delight, mirth and merriment.
Reflecting the importance of brother sister relationship in the lives of Manipuri, Mr Kangabam Rogeet, on behalf of NE Sports & Arts, in his welcome address, extended a warm welcome to all the ningols.
He explained to the gathering the meaning of the festival of Ningol Chakouba with added enthusiasm and zeal the pleasure of co-hosting the festival with Khonthaang Delhi.
Khonthaang Delhi and NE Sports &Arts presented gifts to the Ningols, who in turn blessed their brothers to mark the end of the festival which symbolizes a brother sister reunion.
Elangbam Premjit and Aribam Herojit Sharma on behalf of Khonthaang thanked and greeted the ningols wishing for a happy and prosperous life.