Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 24 2010:
Hectic preparations are on to celebrate the Barak Festival 2010 on March 29 and 30 in Senapati district headquarters with pomp and gaiety, said a PIB (DW) release adding that the 59 Mountain Division along with NGOs would extend support to the organisers.
In an endeavour to demonstrate the fruits of peace and tranquillity in the region the organisation of the event is being aptly supported by the district administration, 57 Mountain Division and NGOs, the release.
The aim of the festival, being organised by Youth Hope Foundation, senapati is to showcase beautiful people of North East with the common mission to spread the message of brotherhood, provide platform to the youth to underscore they are the hope for tomorrow as well as liberate the youth from the dying socio fabric, it said.
Describing vision of the organisers to chose 'Barak' as significant for the very fact that important river has its root in Liyai village of Senapati district, the PIB (DW) release also opined that participation in the Festival by cultural troupes and individuals from across the North Eastern region will provide renewed vigour to the younger generation live by virtue of their culture and rich history of the North East region.