Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 18:
The 37th Artistes� Day was observed along with paying tributes to departed artistes of the State during a function held at the hall of Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU) here today.
Those who spoke at the occasion said present generation of theatre artistes should not forget the sacrifices made by the departed artistes for the development of theatre movement in Manipur.
New impetus to the theatre movement of Manipur can also come about if the present artistes follow the path shown by the departed artistes, the speakers maintained.
They further opined that instead of observing the day under the aegis of Manipur Dramatic Union alone, every drama units in Manipur should observe it in different parts of the State.
Chairman of Rupmahal Theatre Oinam Birmangol Singh and vice president of MDU Ngangbam Swarnejit Singh graced the occasion as chief guest and president respectively.